Correct option is A
The Punjab Government issued a notification in 2018 to implement the Super Straw Management System to tackle stubble burning, a major environmental issue. This initiative mandates the use of equipment to manage paddy residue effectively.
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- Stubble burning causes severe air pollution, especially in North India.
- Super Straw Management System promotes in-situ management of crop residue.
- The system includes Happy Seeders and mulchers for residue decomposition.
- Farmers were incentivized through subsidies to adopt this technology.
- The system aligns with sustainable agricultural practices and environmental protection.