Supreme Court Backs Farmers On Stubble Burning, Questions Authorities On Delhi Pollution Plan

On this Special Report, the focus is on the Supreme Court's hearing regarding the severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The top court has questioned the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on its action plan, noting that previous measures have failed to make an impact on the ground. Addressing the blame often placed on farmers, the court stated that the 'issue of stubble burning cannot and should not become a political issue or a question of ego.' The bench observed that stubble burning occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic as well, yet the skies were blue, suggesting other factors like transportation are significant contributors. The court emphasized the need to sensitize farmers and provide them with machines to manage crop residue rather than merely assigning blame.