Karnataka forms cloud seeding committees
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 29, 2026 · Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The cloud seeding programme is a government-funded initiative with limited direct market impact, but it may benefit agricultural output and related sectors in Karnataka by mitigating drought conditions. The procurement of services from Kyathi Climate Modification Consultants LLP could provide a business opportunity for the firm, though the overall market effect is minimal.
The Karnataka government has constituted two committees to oversee and provide technical guidance for its cloud seeding programme, aimed at addressing rainfall deficit and drought-like conditions during 2026-27. The Monitoring Committee, chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner, will supervise the programme, while the Technical Advisory and Evaluation Committee, chaired by the KSNDMC Director, will provide scientific and technical advice. The government has approved Rs 28.52 crore for the 60-day programme, which will be implemented by Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (KNNL) and India — Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). Services will be procured from Kyathi Climate Modification Consultants LLP, which has been granted exemption from the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act. The committees include representatives from various departments and institutions, including the Malaysia — Malaysian Meteorological Department, Indian Institute of Science, and India — Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology.
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