STUBBLE BURNING IN

PUNJAB AND HARYANA

 INTRODUCTION
• Stubble burning is the practice of intentionally setting fire to the
straw (stubble) that remains after grains, such as rice and wheat,
have been harvested. The technique is still widespread today.

• Stubble burning is incredibly unsustainable for the environment –

it fills the air with soot, dispels nutrients out of the soil, and leads
to several other ecological complications.
 WHY STUBBLE BURNING ?

• Stubble burning is a significant contributor to atmospheric

pollution, coming in 3rd after industrial and vehicular emissions.

• The awful smog surrounding India’s national capital region

(NCR) every year has been directly linked to stubble burning,
coinciding with burning periods in October-November.

• The life expectancy of Delhi inhabitants has decreased by about

6.4 years due to their exposure to high levels of air pollution.
 PROBLEM DEFINITION

THOUGH A CHEAPER AND FASTER WAY TO

GET RID OF STUBBLE WASTE, STUBBLE
BURNING IS UNSUSTAINABLE FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT AND IS ONE OF THE MAJOR
CONTRIBUTORS OF AIR POLLUTION.
 SOLUTION
Bio Enzyme - STUBBLEROT
When sprayed, this Bio-enzyme decomposes the stubble in 18-
25 days, turning it into manure, further improving the soil
quality.
• It leads to an increase in organic carbon and soil health.
• It also cuts back on the emission of greenhouse gases and prevents the
release of toxins and soot into the air.
• It considerably increases soil’s nutrient health and microbial activity, which
ensures better yield at reduced input costs for the farmers as well as organic
produce for the consumers.
 BENEFICIARIES
• FARMERS – Improved crop productivity, soil quality becoming
better with time.
• PEOPLE OF DELHI NCR – As the inhabitants of this region get
clean air to breathe there will be less harmful impact on their health.
• INCREASE IN TOURISM – Inflow of tourists to the national
capital and the country will increase in the long run.
• GOVERNMENT – With one problem controlled, it will reduce
government expenditure to curb pollution levels in Delhi NCR.
 HOW IMPACTFUL IS STUBBLEROT?
• CHEAP AND EFFECTIVE – A litre of concentrate will cost Rs 20 - 30,
which will be enough to decompose stubble in an acre of land.

• EASY AVAILABILTY – It will be available in local fertilizer shops,

chemical stores and Government will also ensure its availability in rural
areas via different channels.

• NO NEGATIVE IMPACT - Usage of stubblerot has no negative impact on

any of the stakeholders. This makes it the most effective solution to tackle
this menace in the short and long run.
 FEASIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

• EASY & EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO

TACKLE THE PROBLEM OF STUBBLE BURNING.

• SOLUTION CAN BE EASILY SPREAD PAN INDIA THROUGH

EXISTING CHANNELS.

• AS THE SOLUTION HAS NO NEGATIVE OR SIDE-EFFECT, IT IS

GOING TO SPREAD LIKE A WILDFIRE AMONG FARMERS AND THE
USERS ARE GOING TO MULTIPY IN A SHORT SPAN OF TIME.
 TIMELINE OF IMPLEMENTATION
• 1ST YEAR – DOING A PILOT PROJECT WITH 5000 FARMERS WHO
WILL BE VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS NEW APPROACH TO MANAGE
STUBBLE.

• 2ND YEAR – EXPANDING IT TO RURAL AREAS NEAR TOWNS AND

CITIES BY MAKING THE PRODUCT AVAILABLE THROUGH LOCAL
SHOPS FREQUENTLY VISITED BY FARMERS TO PURCHASE AGRI-
PRODUCTS.

• 3RD YEAR ONWARD – PRODUCT WILL BE AVAILABLE PAN INDIA

AND CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED VIA E-COMMERCE PALTFORMS.
 PICTURE OF THE FUTURE

• People of NCR getting clean air to breathe, reduced risk of

respiratory disorders.
• India getting a step closer to accomplish objectives & goals to
manage pollution and green house gas emissions.
• No problem of SMOG during winters in Delhi NCR.
• Delhi won’t be a part of most polluted cities in the world.
THANK YOU