Highlights Solutions to End Stubble Burning Problem
Punjab Newsline, New Delhi, December 3-
AAP National Spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha proposed a comprehensive initiative to support farmers in stubble management, in Rajya Sabha, today. The MP has called for the central government to provide assistance of 2,500 per acre to farmers, emphasizing that sustainable solutions to stubble burning require robust financial and policy backing.
He also pointed out that while the blame for the air pollution that North India is facing is disproportionately placed on farmers, the problem spans across multiple states and is fueled by several factors. He emphasised that this year, under AAP’s leadership, Punjab saw a remarkable 70% drop in stubble burning incidents, proving that progress is possible with the right support.
AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha raised the concern over prevailing pollution in North India and its impact in Rajya Sabha, stating that North India is currently covered in a thick blanket of smoke. He said, “With every breath, we are unknowingly inhaling the equivalent of numerous cigarettes and bidis. Air pollution isn’t just Delhi’s problem; it’s a crisis affecting the entire region, spanning multiple states.
