Each year, stubble burning releases high concentrations of particulate matter, pushing the Air Quality Index (AQI) in regions like Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi NCR to “severe” levels. These pollutants not only degrade air quality but also contribute to seasonal health crises. As a transformative step, Trident Group has adopted the use of parali (paddy stubble) as a fuel source in its industrial boilers, preventing the burning of stubble from approximately 2000 acres of land.
This practice, commonly used to clear fields post-harvest, is a primary contributor to the hazardous Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in Northern India, with cities like Delhi seeing AQI readings exceed 400 during peak season—levels deemed “severe” and dangerous for public health. Traditional stubble burning releases high concentrations of particulate matter contributing to respiratory issues, smog, and a significant rise in pollution across Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi NCR. These emissions, often attributed to over 44% of Delhi’s seasonal pollution spike, have made stubble burning a critical environmental and public health issue.
Trident’s use of parali as a sustainable fuel is a step towards mitigating these emissions, directly reducing air pollution and promoting a circular economy approach. By converting this agricultural waste into energy, Trident exemplifies a solution that addresses both environmental sustainability and public health, setting a benchmark for responsible industrial practices.
About Trident Group:
Trident Limited is the flagship company of Trident Group, a leading Indian conglomerate with global operations. Headquartered in Ludhiana, Punjab, Trident Limited is vertically integrated in textiles (yarn, bath & bed linen) and paper (wheat straw-based) manufacturing. Its products, including towels, yarns, bedsheets, and paper, enjoy global acclaim and cater to millions of customers worldwide.
Trident is renowned in India's home textile sector, supplying national, captive, and retailer-owned brands. The organization has been honored with numerous awards for its excellence in product quality, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
Trident operates world-class manufacturing facilities in Barnala and Dhaula (Punjab) and Budhni (Madhya Pradesh), serving a diverse global clientele.