Stubble burning
A wide array of health disorders are associated with the stubble burning emission releases which have caused people to develop lung cancer and respiratory infections.
[citation needed] Not only that but the smog from the stubble burning also severely affects people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder as it worsens their health conditions.
The Indian government has been receiving intense backlash for not reacting quickly enough to the health emergency, especially amongst the green revolution that is bringing attention to climate change concerns.
[17] Another way to reduce particulate matter pollution entails the requirement of bringing severe attention to the issue in accordance with effective sustainable management practices and government support.
[32] For this, the NGT (National Green Tribunal) instituted a fine of ₹2 lakh on the Delhi Government for failing to file an action plan providing incentives and infrastructural assistance to farmers to stop them from burning crop residue to prevent air pollution.
[34] In May 2022, the Government of Punjab announced they will purchase maize, bajra, sunflower and moong crops at MSP, encouraging farmers to adopt less water consuming options as a sustainable alternative to paddy and wheat in the wake of fast-depleting groundwater.
The areas that are largely contributing to the stubble burning pollutants are Uttar Pradesh, Punjab,[citation needed] and Haryana which is spreading to the border of Uttarakhand.
[36] The crops that are typically burned include rice, wheat, maize, millet, and sugarcane,[citation needed] all of which have large investment returns[17] and also leave a residue on the field after being cut.
[36] Stubble burning also depletes groundwater[36] and the lack of attention to the issue has led Indian civilians to feel hopeless for effective government interventional responses.
