Ludhiana, Oct. 25 -- In a push to eliminate paddy stubble burning in northern India, the union and state departments of agriculture and farmers' welfare held a workshop on crop residue management (CRM) at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Friday. The event aimed to tackle challenges faced by farmers in handling paddy straw without resorting to burning, a practice that continues to impact air quality every year.

Officials from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh joined farmers from across Punjab to exchange ideas, share ground realities and demand practical solutions. The gathering reflected a united effort to reduce farm fires by improving technology access, financial support and awareness.

The workshop was attended by key officials...