IIT Delhi’s Eco-Friendly Housing Solution From Stubble Waste

IIT Delhi’s Kusum Saini proposes using stubble to create bricks and insulation boards, offering a dual solution to air pollution and affordable housing. These fire- and water-resistant materials, costing around Rs 5 per brick at scale, could provide low-cost, durable housing in rural areas. Meanwhile, stubble burning incidents in states like Punjab and Haryana have significantly decreased.