Niti Aayog Explores Solar Radiation Modification to Combat Extreme Heat in India
Niti Aayog evaluates solar radiation modification to address extreme heat conditions in India
The Economic Times
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Niti Aayog, India's government policy think-tank, has formed a working group to assess Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) as a potential solution to the country's extreme heat conditions. The initiative aims to evaluate risks and develop a governance framework amidst rising temperatures, with 95 of the world's hottest cities located in India.
- 01Niti Aayog is evaluating Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) to address extreme heat in India.
- 02The working group includes both domestic and international policymakers.
- 03SRM could temporarily reflect sunlight to cool the planet but may have harmful side effects.
- 04India currently experiences severe heatwaves, with 95 of the world's 100 hottest cities.
- 05The initiative aims to complement emissions reduction efforts.
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Niti Aayog, the policy think-tank of the Indian government, has established a working group to explore Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) as a strategy to mitigate the increasing heat conditions in India. This initiative comes as the country faces extreme temperatures, with 95 out of the world's 100 hottest cities located within its borders. The group will assess the risks associated with SRM, which involves large-scale interventions to reflect sunlight back into space. While SRM could serve as a temporary measure to complement emissions reduction efforts, it also poses potential risks, including adverse effects on rainfall patterns, crop yields, ecosystems, and human health. The findings will contribute to a governance framework aimed at addressing the persistent issue of high temperatures in India, as highlighted in Niti Aayog's Annual Report for 2025-26.
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The exploration of SRM could lead to new strategies for managing extreme heat, potentially affecting agricultural practices and public health in India.
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