Cloud seeding begins in Haveri as six MLAs fund the exercise
Six MLAs in Haveri district have privately funded a cloud seeding project to combat scanty rainfall and support local farmers. The initiative, carried out by a private consultancy, aims to mitigate drought conditions in North Karnataka.
Why it matters
The use of private funding for public climate intervention highlights the urgency of drought management and the reliance on experimental technology in agriculture.
In view of the scanty rainfall in Haveri district so far, six MLAs from the district have come forward to fund a cloud seeding exercise. On Monday, it was launched from Hubballi Airport by Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi.
The article reports on the initiative neutrally, though it highlights the political involvement of the MLAs in the project.
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