The joint efforts of the central government, state government and scientists are now going to land on the ground to provide relief from suffocating pollution in the winter of Delhi. Dgca Done IIT Kanpur has been allowed cloud seeding in the capital from 1 October to 30 November 2025. This is the first time in the country when the path of artificial rainfall is opening.

Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa told that, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Dgca Done IIT Kanpur has been allowed for cloud seeding in Delhi. Regarding this initiative, the Environment Minister said that this is a historic step in India’s fight against pollution.

‘Government priority to provide immediate relief to people’

Environment Minister Sirsa said that instructions have been given to keep the aircraft on standby. As soon as the weather and scientific conditions are favorable, there will be an attempt to start the initial trial between October 1 to 11. He says that it is the priority of the government to get relief from pollution as soon as possible.

IIT Kanpur aircraft will be the base of cloud seeding

Under permission IIT Kanpur team VT-IIT (Cessna 206h) Will use the aircraft. Dgca According to the guidelines of, only licensed and experienced pilots will fly. Flights under safety standards Vfr following the rules, ATC Will be done in collaboration with clearance and airport authority.

Dgca Has clarified that it will be mandatory to avoid restricted areas during flight. Any kind of air photography will not be allowed and foreign crews will not be involved. All procedures will take place keeping in mind the safety and privacy standards.

Part of Delhi’s clean air strategy

Sirsa said that attempts for cloud seeding of Delhi 24x7 Clean air strategy is part of. Its purpose is to save people from increasing pollution, especially in winter and protect their health.

Point to be noted is that, IIT Kanpur was earlier allowed for cloud seeding, but due to lack of favorable weather in July, trials could not be done. Now trials will be completed if the weather conditions improve in the new time limit.