Stubble burning started in Punjab, Haryana, worsening Delhi-NCR air quality levels, SC told

The bench, also comprising Justice K Vinod Chandran, was hearing the M C Mehta case and had said that the authorities must act proactively and not wait for pollution levels to reach a "severe" stage.

To deter stubble burning, Delhi govt launches drive to spray bio-decomposer in paddy fields

Since 2020, the Delhi government has been utilizing the Pusa bio-decomposer, a microbial solution capable of breaking down paddy residue within 15-20 days, to curb stubble burning in the city

‘Pusa biodecomposer to curb stubble burning’: Delhi CM Kejriwal reveals winter action plan

Developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), the Pusa biodecomposer is a microbial solution capable of converting paddy straw into manure within 15-20 days

Pollution noose around Delhi’s neck: Farmers may not get cash for no stubble burning

Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.

Issues of stubble burning, water-sharing pact to be raised by Delhi in Northern Zonal Council meeting

Issues of crop stubble burning and water-sharing agreement will be raised by the Delhi government in the Northern Zonal Council meeting scheduled to be held in Jaipur later this week, official sources stated on Wednesday

Decomposition solution

With a change in temperature, the problem of Delhi’s infamous winter smog looms on the horizon with citizens and government looking for long-term solutions The Covid-19 lockdown brought with it relief for the residents of Delhi as reduced vehicle movement and shutdown of industries brought days of clear sky and pollution free air. The Air […]

If winter comes…

…Can smog be far behind? If the government doesn’t take comprehensive measures, the sky will again be blotted out by a mix of fog and smoke It’s not easy to manage a city as big as Delhi. But those who run the city—which means a multiplicity of agencies—never seem to learn from the past. Last […]