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Transitioning to Sustainable Farming in Punjab
As winter's chill descends upon Northern India, a troubling practice resurfaces among farmers: the illegal burning of paddy stubble. This time-honored method of clearing fields after a harvest has dire consequences, contributing significantly to the region's air pollution crisis. In Punjab, a dedicated community of farmers is working to change this narrative, embracing innovative alternatives to stubble burning and leading the charge toward a cleaner and more sustainable agricultural future.