The Delhi government said that it is "fully prepared" to implement its ambitious cloud seeding plan, which involves artificial rain induction, shortly after Diwali to check the capital's chronic air pollution. The Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa affirmed on Wednesday that the project, a joint venture with IIT Kanpur, is waiting for the final go from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and appropriate cloud cover.

Trial Flights Completed, Awaiting Green Signal

Minister Sirsa reported that every logistical and preparatory obstacle for the ₹3.21-crore project has been overcome.

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Readiness : The specially adapted aircraft is deployed in Meerut. Pilots have successfully undergone four days of familiarisation and trial sorties over the allo

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