From waste to wealth: Why crop residue burning is a system’s failure, not a seasonal
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Summary
If sustained and scaled, crop residue can cease to be a recurring environmental crisis and instead become part of a broader transformation linking agriculture with clean energy, soil regeneration, and climate resilience
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Saturday, 20 June 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right