Exclusive Interview With Punit Renjen Who Believes Stubble Burning Is A Solvable Problem

Deloitte and SAP, along with the Haryana Government, have made incredible progress in reducing the harmful effects of stubble burning in nine districts in Haryana. Stubble burning is a major source of air pollution in India, with serious health consequences for millions of people. Every year, farmers in Punjab and Haryana burn millions of tonnes of crop residue after the harvest. This releases harmful pollutants into the air, including particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). These pollutants can cause a number of health problems, including respiratory infections, heart disease, and cancer. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is the world's largest environmental health risk, causing seven million premature deaths each year. In India, air pollution is estimated to cause over 1 million premature deaths annually. Catch Siddharth Zarabi in conversation with Punit Renjen, Deputy Chairman of SAP and Global CEO Emeritus at Deloitte, discussing the crop residue management program developed by Deloitte in collaboration with SAP.