India, May 17 -- Punjab govt launched a policy to curb stubble burning by linking farmers with industry through subsidies.

CHANDIGARH: In a pioneering initiative aimed at resolving one of North India's most pressing environmental challenges, the Punjab Government has unveiled a first-of-its-kind subsidy policy that encourages both farmers and industries to consume paddy straw-one of the main contributors to stubble burning-responsibly. This development comes amid growing criticism of Punjab's alleged role in Delhi's recurring air pollution crisis. The state has amended its Industrial and Business Development Policy 2022 to include capital subsidies for industries that adopt paddy straw-based boilers, while continuing to incentivise farme...