Supreme Court rules crop stubble procurement prices must be announced in advance
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· MSP, procurement, PDS & food security· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Supreme Court ruled that procurement prices for crop stubble must be announced in advance and management systems provided to gram panchayats to address the NCR air pollution crisis.
Background
The Supreme Court observed that stubble burning contributes 14 per cent to Delhi's pollution. The court emphasized the need for advance price announcements and management systems for gram panchayats.
Facts for Prelims
- FactStubble burning contributes 14 per cent to Delhi's pollution.
- PlaceNational Capital Region (NCR) is the primary area affected by the air pollution crisis discussed.
- BodyGram panchayats are the local bodies to be provided with stubble management systems.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and logistical challenges in managing crop residue and its impact on urban air quality in the National Capital Region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Information asymmetry: Lack of advance price transparency hindering farmer participation in stubble procurement
- Local governance gap: Need for decentralized management systems at the gram panchayat level to curb stubble burning
Keywords: Air Quality Index · Crop residue management · Decentralized governance · Environmental regulation
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