Science and Technology Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said that India Metrological Department, IMD, has provided weather-related information to more than one crore 15 lakh farmers last year through SMS, agri-portal and website. He said, the information has helped farmers in reducing the devastating impact of the erratic rainfall on the kharif crops. Addressing the foundation day function of IMD in New Delhi, Dr Harsh Vardhan said, currently the department is providing agromet service in 130 districts of the country and every district will be covered during next three years.<br/><br/>On the occasion, the Minister also inaugurated the new user-friendly website of India Metrological Department and dedicated the System of Aerosol Monitoring and Research (SAMAR) to the nation.