Reasons and Awareness Levels of Farmers on Residue Burning in Indo-Gangetic Plain of India: An Exploratory Research

The study examines reasons for the burning of crop residue, awareness impact and government approaches to mitigating burning. Data from 180 farmers three districts state Haryana was sought. Rank Based Quotient method used identify reasons. At same time, assessed by direct questioning. concludes that short window time between paddy harvesting showing wheat a primary reason stubble Research also shows is expensive time-consuming, causing burn. Most were aware various adverse effects on soil health (73.89%), air (100%), human (81.66%). Everybody ban residue other measures, but they have no viable options than Policymakers, therefore, must focus feasible are acceptable in farmers' socio-economic conditions.