Punjab Sees 93% Drop in Parali Burning After Subsidy Boost for Machines

Punjab has announced a significant reduction in parali burning, with incidents falling by more than 93% following a recent policy change. The state government has increased subsidies for machines that remove crop residue, encouraging farmers to adopt cleaner practices. This move is part of Punjab’s broader effort to curb air pollution caused by agricultural residue burning. Early reports suggest that the subsidy has led to a rapid uptake of residue removal equipment among farmers across the state.