Aakash Project of Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
Abstract
This paper explores the socio-political and environmental dimensions of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana, a significant contributor to air pollution in Delhi NCR. Using The Tribune newspaper articles from 2019 to 2024, it examines key themes such as government policies, crop diversification,farmers’ protests, subsidies, and straw management. Despite measures like machinery subsidies, penalties, and alternative practices, challenges persist due to poor machinery adoption, inefficient policy implementation, socio-economic constraints, and political unrest. Farmers’ resistance, compounded by delayed financial support and trust deficits, underscores the disconnection between policy and reality. Technological initiatives like biomass plants and satellite monitoring show promise but require broader integration. The study calls for a multi-pronged strategy combining farmer participation, infrastructure development, and collaborative governance to achieve sustainable crop residue management and mitigate environmental impact.research repor
