The Parliamentary Committee has recommended measures to address stubble burning and its associated issues. The Committee reviewed the imposition of the Environmental Compensation (EC) on farmers for stubble burning under the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Rules, 2023 (amended in 2024). The EC serves as an environmental protection tool based on the Polluter Pays Principle.
Key Recommendations:
Unified National Policy: A comprehensive policy should be developed to integrate agricultural residue into bioenergy production. This policy should include provisions for ex-situ crop residue management costs and focus on technologies like bioethanol, compressed biogas, and biomass pellets.
Economic Incentives: Introduce a minimum support price for crop residue to encourage its use and management.
Strengthening Governance and Grievance Mechanism: Establish an authority to promptly resolve farmers' complaints related to incorrect or disputed challans.
Other Recommendations:
- State governments should incentivize the adoption of short-duration paddy varieties, such as alternatives to long-duration varieties like PUSA 44.
- Assess the impact of ongoing crop diversification incentives under schemes such as the Crop Diversification Plan.
- Develop a system for real-time mapping of crop acreage, forecasting crop maturity, and weather conditions.
- Set up interim storage facilities in districts to collect crop residue.
- EC funds should be utilized to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
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