Drone-Powered artificial rain planned for Ramgarh Dam in Rajasthan
Rajasthan plans to use drone-powered cloud seeding for artificial rain at Ramgarh Dam, marking a first in India.
The initiative, involving US scientists, awaits approval from the Civil Aviation Ministry.
This innovative approach aims to address water scarcity and environmental challenges in the region.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], July 24 (ANI): The Rajasthan Minister Kirodi Lal Meena said on Thursday that artificial rain will be done via drone for the first time via cloud seeding in Jaipur's Ramgarh Dam and noted that the US scientists visited the State for the same. He further said that a No Objection Certificate is required from the Ministry of Civil Aviation to approve the artificial rain through cloud seeding. While speaking to ANI, Meena said, "For the first time, artificial rain will be done via drone.
For this, American scientists came here, and all the departments related to the environment discussed to decide this... All the departments of the government have given a No Objection Certificate (NOC), and now only the NOC from the Civil Aviation Ministry is required... The drones will take a very high altitude, and then this will be done via cloud seeding in Ramgarh Dam...".
Meanwhile, in a bid to tackle the city's worsening air pollution, Delhi's Environment Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa announced a trial run of artificial rain through cloud seeding, set to commence between late August and early September, with five tests planned to assess its efficacy against smog, particularly during Diwali and September. The Delhi government plans to conduct five trials in the outer area of the national capital.
The cost for one-time rain will account for 66 lakhs, and the operational cost will be 55 lakhs.
The total cost for the entire trial plan can go up to 2 crores 55 lakhs. The Delhi government aims to mitigate pollution in the national capital to achieve its goal of a Viksit Delhi. Pollution remains a pressing concern in Delhi, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) often reaching very poor levels. Although several projects have been undertaken in the past to address this issue, none have provided a lasting solution to Delhi's pollution problem. (ANI)