Delhi Air Pollution: Are Harsher Penalties for Stubble Burning Missing the Mark?

The article says that while farmers burning crop stubble does contribute to Delhi’s pollution, it accounts for only about 8 % of the city’s air pollution — far less than many assume. The real culprits are local — mostly vehicle emissions (about 40–50 %), plus industrial pollution, waste-burning and dust from construction. Because authorities focus heavily on fines for stubble burning and short-term fixes like sprinklers and road-cleaning, they’re neglecting the bigger, year-round problems. The article argues that without strong enforcement of emissions controls and tackling vehicular and industrial pollution, Delhi’s air quality won’t truly improve — no matter how many stubble-burning penalties there are.

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