Delhi Artificial Rain Project
Sector: Government • Location: Delhi, India
Source: Business Standard
The Delhi government is launching a ₹3.21 crore pilot project to trigger artificial rain over Delhi using cloud seeding technology. The project aims to reduce particulate matter (PM) levels and improve air quality by dispersing chemicals into clouds to induce rainfall. IIT-Kanpur will manage the scientific and operational aspects, with support from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) providi
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Government
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Business Standard
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Description | The Delhi government is launching a ₹3.21 crore pilot project to trigger artificial rain over Delhi using cloud seeding technology. The project aims to reduce particulate matter (PM) levels and improve air quality by dispersing chemicals into clouds to induce rainfall. IIT-Kanpur will manage the scientific and operational aspects, with support from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) providing real-time weather data. The project involves up to five flights over northwest and outer Delhi targeting suitable clouds for seeding. |
Original sector | Environment |
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Country | India |
State | Delhi |
City | Delhi |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-21 |
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