[Delhi Air Pollution] Supreme Court orders CAQM to consider allowing physical classes in Schools
This directive came in response to an application filed by the parents of some students seeking the reopening of schools.
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Supreme Court criticizes Commission for Air Quality Management for not taking sufficient measures to reduce pollution in Delhi and neighbouring regions
Stubble burning is the practice where farmers ignite straw stubble left in the fields after harvesting grains such as wheat and paddy. This method is used to ready the land for the next crop cycle. While it is the most convenient and cost-effective way to clear fields, it significantly deteriorates air quality.