
Fire, stubble and smoke
The problem of stubble farming after the harvesting season is one of the
major reasons for the deteriorating air quality leading to alarming pollution levels in North India,
especially in Delhi NCR
Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh in north India has been cited
as a major cause of air pollution in Delhi since 1980. Consequently,
the government is considering the implementation of the 1,600 km long and 5 km wide ...
It was introduced in 2016, “The machine works well, no doubt.
But what’s the use if it runs for only 25-30 days and has to be parked in my shed for the rest of the year?”
asks Palwinder Singh...
