Burnt Area

Stubble Burning in Punjab and Haryana; Satellite Evasion and Rising ‘Burnt Area’ Concerns

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana are reportedly burning stubble after satellite passovers to evade detection, leading to a significant increase in the total "burnt area" despite reported decreases in stubble-burning incidents. This alarming trend has raised concerns about the accuracy of official data and the effectiveness of monitoring mechanisms, according...