Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Srinivasa Kumar Tummala assumed charge as the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) on August 10, 2026. A scientist with extensive experience in ocean and climate-related research, he previously served as Director of ESSO-INCOIS in Hyderabad from August 2020. His priorities include expanding the Deep Ocean Mission, advancing India’s Blue Economy agenda, and strengthening polar research and climate modelling. He also played a key role in establishing the Indian Tsunami Early Warning System and received the National Geoscience Award in 2010 and the Indian National Geospatial Award in 2008.