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'Grant NOC for cloud seeding to induce artificial rains': Gopal Rai to Centre on Delhi pollution crisis

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai has called for an emergency meeting with his federal counterpart to address the capital's severe pollution levels. Rai is demanding immediate approval for cloud seeding and criticized the central government for inaction, urging Prime Minister Modi to intervene.
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