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India’s First Soil Carbon Payments
19 September 2026 5 min read

India’s First Soil Carbon Payments

Economy | GS III

For the first time in India, farmers are receiving direct payments for carbon stored in their soil. More than 2,500 farmers in Punjab and Haryana are set to receive over ₹2.9 crore through the Aadi farmer carbon programme.

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