• DR BASANT SHUBHANKAR
• Kanchan Rani
• Dr. K. K. Singh

The crop residue burning is an uncontrolled combustion process that is inexpensive, widespread and commonly practiced to clear the land. Some of the locations of crop residue burning are tropical forests, temperate forests, boreal forests, savanna grasslands and agricultural field after the harvest. In India, crop residue is burnt on large scale especially in the Indo-Gangatic plane in the form of agricultural wastes or crop residues like rice straw, wheat straw and sugar cane husk, In addition, north eastern region of India is also characterized as the region of crop residue burning. The burning of crop residue adds to the fertility of the soil because of the high mineral contents of the ashes. This also controls insects, diseases, and the emergence of invasive weed species. The residue burning causes nutrient and resource loss and adversely affects soil properties. The crop residue burning also affects the pedology Thus; the crop residue management is posing a serious problem in the rural areas. However the burning of crop residues may lead to considerable nutrient loss. Despite the obvious economic and practical benefits of the burning of crop residues, the environmental and health impact of this activity remains uncertain. The crop residue burning is a significant global source of greenhouse gases, chemically active gases and atmospheric aerosols that can substantially influence the atmospheric chemical composition and may modify the weather and climate. Many toxicological and epidemiological studies have established adverse impact of particulates matter and gaseous emission on the human health.

Crop Residue; Indo-Gangatic Plane; Agriculture Waste; Burning; Nutrient Loss; Climate; Environmental Health

"A Review Paper on Burning of Crop Residue with Its Effect on Ambient Aerosol Characteristics and Environmental Health", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.f478-f486, January-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401556.pdf

"A Review Paper on Burning of Crop Residue with Its Effect on Ambient Aerosol Characteristics and Environmental Health", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no. ppf478-f486, January-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401556.pdf