New research shows emissions from crop residue burning (CRB) in Punjab and Haryana contributed only 14% to overall fine particulate matter or fine particles in nearby Delhi 1. Fine particles have ...

A ₹500-crore outlay is being prepared for crop residue management (CRM ... action plan mandated by the Supreme Court (SC). Stubble burning, a common practice for clearing land following paddy ...

Instead of burning, they encourage farmers to retain crop residue and directly sow wheat seeds into it. This zero-tillage technique is gaining traction as it conserves soil, retains water ...