What stance did the Supreme Court take on the use of rain gods and cloud-seeding for forest fires as advised by the Uttarakhand government

Rain gods and cloud-seeding are not the answers to forest fires, Supreme Court tells Uttarakhand government
  • The Supreme Court dismissed the use of rain gods and cloud-seeding as a solution to forest fires in Uttarakhand.
  • The court emphasized that the focus should be on implementing long-term strategies for preventing forest fires rather than relying on unscientific methods like appeasing rain gods.
  • It was pointed out that cloud-seeding has not been proven to effectively address the root causes of forest fires and climate change.
  • The court highlighted the importance of forest conservation, proper fire management techniques, and community involvement in preventing and controlling forest fires.
  • Overall, the Supreme Court advised the Uttarakhand government to prioritize sustainable and science-based solutions for protecting forests and mitigating the impact of wildfires.
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