Bio-Decomposer

Current Context : Recently, Delhi government has started preparations to spray bio-decomposer over 5,000 acres of farmland in New Delhi.

• Aim : to reduce pollution and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

ABOUT

• It is a microbial liquid spray that breaks down paddy stubble, making it easily absorbable into the soil and eliminating the need for burning.
• Developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI).
• The government has been providing the bio-decomposer solution free of charge since 2020 in outer Delhi.
• Adopted in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and NCT of Delhi.

ADVANTAGES:

• Pollution ReductioN: Prevents the burning of paddy stubble, helping to lower air pollution.
• Soil Fertility: Enhances soil fertility by enriching it with organic carbon, nutrients, and improving biological and physical prop
• Practical Solution: Offers an efficient, cost-effective, and practical method to combat stubble burning.
• Eco-Friendly: Promotes environmentally sustainable agricultural practices.