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Socioeconomic and Environmental Implications of Agricultural Residue Burning : A Case Study of Punjab, India.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kumar, Parmod.
Other Authors: Kumar, Surender., Joshi, Laxmi.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New Delhi : Springer (India) Private Limited, 2014.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science Series
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • About the Authors
  • About the Book
  • Figures
  • Tables
  • Annexure Tables
  • 1 Problem of Residue Management Due to Rice Wheat Crop Rotation in Punjab
  • Abstract
  • 1.1 Agricultural Growth in Punjab
  • 1.2 Agricultural Residue Burning and Its Management
  • 1.3 Main Objectives of the Study
  • 1.4 An Overview
  • References
  • 2 The Extent and Management of Crop Stubble
  • Abstract
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 The Produce of Crop Stubble and Its Burning
  • 2.2.1 StrawResidue to Grain Ratio
  • 2.2.2 Chemical Composition of Rice and Wheat Stubble
  • 2.3 Volume of Pollution Caused by Crop Stubble Burning
  • 2.4 Effects of Crop Stubble Burning on the Fertility of the Soil
  • 2.4.1 International Experience
  • 2.5 Health Impacts of Pollution Due to Residue Burning
  • 2.6 Management of Crop Stubble
  • 2.6.1 In Situ Incorporation
  • 2.6.2 Alternative Uses of Crop Stubble
  • 2.6.3 Cost of Alternate Uses
  • 2.6.4 End Use of Rice Residue in Different Districts of Punjab
  • 2.7 Summary of the Chapter
  • References
  • 3 Valuation of the Health Effects
  • Abstract
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Ambient Air Quality Level in Study Area
  • 3.3 Household Survey Design and Data
  • 3.4 The Survey Results
  • 3.4.1 The Household and Farming Characteristics
  • 3.4.2 Management of Stubble Among the Selected Farmers
  • 3.4.3 The Effect of Crop Stubble Burning on Human Health
  • 3.5 Methodology
  • 3.5.1 Theoretical Model
  • 3.5.2 Estimation Strategy
  • 3.6 The Model Results
  • 3.6.1 Welfare Loss
  • 3.6.2 Increase in Medical Expenditure
  • 3.6.3 Opportunity Cost of Increase in Workdays Lost
  • 3.7 Summary of the Chapter
  • References
  • 4 Alternative Uses of Crop Stubble
  • Abstract
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Disposal Pattern of Paddy Straw
  • 4.3 Management of Agricultural Waste for Alternate Uses
  • 4.3.1 Use of Rice Residue as Fodder for Animals.
  • 4.3.2 Use of Crop Residue in Bio Thermal Power Plants
  • 4.3.3 Use of Rice Residue as Bedding Material for Cattle
  • 4.3.4 Use of Crop Residue for Mushroom Cultivation
  • 4.3.5 Use of Rice Residue in Paper Production
  • 4.3.6 Use of Rice Residue for Making Bio Gas
  • 4.3.7 In Situ
  • 4.3.8 Incorporation of Paddy Straw in Soil
  • 4.3.9 Production of Bio-oil from Straw and Other Agricultural Wastes
  • 4.4 Agricultural Residues for Power Generation
  • 4.4.1 Energy Technologies
  • 4.4.2 Thermal Combustion
  • 4.5 Summary of the Chapter
  • References
  • 5 Environmental Legislations: India and Punjab
  • Abstract
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.1.1 Ministry of Environment and Forest
  • 5.1.2 Clean Technology Division
  • 5.1.3 Control of Pollution Division
  • 5.2 Various Laws to Control Pollution in India
  • 5.2.1 Water Act (Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1974)
  • 5.2.2 Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act, 1981
  • 5.2.3 The Environment Protection Act, 1986
  • 5.2.4 The Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986
  • 5.2.5 The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995
  • 5.2.6 The National Environment Appellate Authority Act, 1997
  • 5.2.7 The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000
  • 5.2.8 Biological Diversity Act, 2002
  • 5.3 Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
  • 5.3.1 Functions of the Central Board
  • 5.3.2 National Ambient Air Monitoring Programme (NAMP)
  • 5.3.3 Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance Programme
  • 5.4 Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB)
  • 5.5 Punjab State Council for Science and Technology
  • 5.6 Environment Division
  • 5.7 Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA)
  • 5.8 Punjab Biodiversity Board
  • 5.9 Summary of the Chapter
  • 6 Policies for Restricting the Agriculture Residue Burning in Punjab
  • Abstract
  • 6.1 Monitoring and Recording the Levels of Pollution in Punjab.
  • 6.2 Existing Policies to Control Air Pollution
  • 6.2.1 Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB)
  • 6.2.2 Agriculture Councils
  • 6.2.3 Punjab State Council for Science and Technology
  • 6.2.4 Department of Agriculture
  • 6.2.5 Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA)
  • 6.2.6 Department of Animal Husbandry
  • 6.2.7 Punjab Agricultural University
  • 6.2.8 Punjab State Farmers' Commission
  • 6.2.9 Department of Rural Development and Panchayats
  • 6.2.10 Agriculture Diversification
  • 6.2.11 Promotion of Zero Tillage
  • 6.2.12 Management of Agricultural Waste
  • 6.2.13 Utilization of Straw and Husk
  • 6.2.14 Use of Rice Residue as Fodder for Animals
  • 6.2.15 Use of Crop Residue in Bio Thermal Power Plants
  • 6.2.16 Use of Rice Residue as Bedding Material for Cattle
  • 6.2.17 Use of Crop Residue for Mushroom Cultivation
  • 6.2.18 Use of Rice Residue in Paper Production
  • 6.2.19 Use of Rice Residue for Making Bio Gas
  • 6.2.20 Other Measures
  • 6.3 Summary of the Chapter
  • Reference
  • 7 Concluding Remarks and Policy Recommendations
  • Abstract
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Summary of the Findings
  • 7.3 Policy Recommendations and Research Needs
  • Annexure
  • Schedule 1
  • Schedule 2.

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