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The annual problem of stubble burning has transformed major cities, including the Indian capital, New Delhi, into what has been described as "virtual gas chambers." The hazardous levels of air pollution caused by these fires have triggered widespread alarm and prompted public outcry. Neighboring states like Haryana and Punjab have found themselves embroiled in this environmental dilemma, where burning remnants of harvested crops has become a normal yet destructive practice.