Punjab speaker announces Rs 1 lakh to villages of his constituency in bid to discontinue stubble burning
2 years, 2 months ago

Punjab speaker announces Rs 1 lakh to villages of his constituency in bid to discontinue stubble burning

India TV News  

Punjab news : To discourage stubble burning in his Assembly segment, Punjab Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday announced that he will give Rs 1 lakh to every village panchayat where farmers shun the practice. Sandhwan said the burning of paddy stubble has a harmful impact on the environment along with the loss of fertility of the land. "As people getting aware about the harmful effects of stubble burning, they are abandoning this trend," he said, according to the statement. ALSO READ | Gurugram: Farmers involved in stubble burning to be fined Rs 2,500 per acre

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Ecostani: Solely blaming stubble burning for Delhi’s pollution is incorrect
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ecostani: Solely blaming stubble burning for Delhi’s pollution is incorrect

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s air quality has turned extremely bad again with the Air Quality Index hovering between severe and very severe category. The year-wise data shows that stubble fire incidents increased during Covid-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 even though the air pollution level in Delhi did not spike as it happened in 2023 and 2024: This clearly indicates a delink …

Akin to Haryana, Punjab-UP farmers beginning to managing stubble: Chouhan
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Akin to Haryana, Punjab-UP farmers beginning to managing stubble: Chouhan

Hindustan Times  

Union agriculture, farmers’ welfare and rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday appreciated the farmers in Haryana for managing stubble well and said that now the farmers from Punjab and Uttar Pradesh are also moving in the same direction. Chouhan was speaking to media at Indian Institute of Wheat of Barley Reaserch on his day-long visit to Karnal, where …

Stubble burning: ₹1.47-crore fine collected from Punjab, Haryana farmers
1 month ago

Stubble burning: ₹1.47-crore fine collected from Punjab, Haryana farmers

Hindustan Times  

An environmental compensation of over ₹1.47 crore has been collected from farmers for burning stubble in Punjab and Haryana until November 30, the government informed Parliament on Thursday. Union minister of state for environment Kirti Vardhan Singh told the Rajya Sabha that to curb paddy residue burning, officials inspected 10,791 agricultural fields in Punjab and 1,406 in Haryana, imposing penalties …

Stubble burning not only reason for high pollution: Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha
1 month ago

Stubble burning not only reason for high pollution: Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday raised the issue of air pollution in the Rajya Sabha, proposing a solution to support farmers in stubble management saying that stubble burning is not the only reason for high levels of pollution. The AAP MP said that while the blame for the air pollution in North India is disproportionately placed on …

AAP MP Raghav Chadha proposes financial assistance to farmers for stubble management
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1 month, 1 week ago

AAP MP Raghav Chadha proposes financial assistance to farmers for stubble management

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha proposed a comprehensive initiative to support farmers in stubble management, requesting the central government to provide assistance of Rs 2,500 per acre to farmers. While taking up this issue in the upper house of the parliament today, Chadha also pointed out that while farmers are unfairly blamed for contributing to air pollution in North …

Farm fires rise in M.P., drop in Punjab, Haryana: IARI data
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1 month, 1 week ago

Farm fires rise in M.P., drop in Punjab, Haryana: IARI data

The Hindu  

It was neither Punjab nor Haryana — the two States caught in the political slugfest for burning stubble — but Madhya Pradesh that recorded the highest number of stubble burning incidents this year, according to data released by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute on Saturday. In fact, the total number of farm fires dropped in Punjab and Haryana but rose …

Punjab reports 70 per cent reduction in stubble burning, highlights Ex-Situ management efforts
1 month, 1 week ago

Punjab reports 70 per cent reduction in stubble burning, highlights Ex-Situ management efforts

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Admitting that a surge in stubble burning incidents occurred due to the shorter window of 15 to 20 days between harvesting and sowing of wheat crops. Over 6.2 million tonnes of paddy straw were managed through ex-situ methods this year, contributing to the expected management of 19.52 million tonnes of paddy straw through various means in 2024. In a …

SC asks detailed information on Punjab stubble burning, says farmers can't burn stubble during specific hours
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1 month, 1 week ago

SC asks detailed information on Punjab stubble burning, says farmers can't burn stubble during specific hours

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Thursday, 28th November, ordered 24×7 information regarding stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana after farmers began timing crop burning with the passage of NASA satellites over the region. The Apex court noted that officials cannot permit farmers to burn stubble, and instructed the Punjab government to issue immediate instructions to prevent such practices. In the given …

Ludhiana: Simultaneous paddy harvesting, wheat sowing to curb farm fire, says PAU expert
1 month, 1 week ago

Ludhiana: Simultaneous paddy harvesting, wheat sowing to curb farm fire, says PAU expert

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab Agricultural University is running a pilot project under which, it claims, paddy straw burning will not be required at all as wheat will be sown simultaneously at the time of paddy harvest. Most of the farmers who resort to burning crop residue claim that there is a short time window between paddy harvest and wheat sowing, forcing them …

Haryana Farmers Face Fertilizer Shortage Crisis; Government Denies Problem, Imposes Stubble Burning Fines
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Haryana Farmers Face Fertilizer Shortage Crisis; Government Denies Problem, Imposes Stubble Burning Fines

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 26, 2024 20:37 IST - 9 MINS READ Defying pollsters, exit polls, and predictions, the BJP scored a hat trick in Haryana, albeit with a narrow lead in the recent Assembly election. However, the fact is that farmers in Haryana, including women, were seen queuing up for hours for bags of diammonium phosphate outside shops selling the …

Smokescreen or reality? The truth about stubble burning in Punjab
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Smokescreen or reality? The truth about stubble burning in Punjab

India Today  

Every year, as a toxic haze engulfs Delhi, the spotlight shifts to neighbouring states like Punjab, where stubble burning is widely blamed for the worsening air quality. EVADING SATELLITES: THE 4 PM LOOPHOLE In Sangrur, Vipin, a land records officer and president of the Sangrur Block Patwari Union, openly admits to advising farmers to burn stubble after 4 PM to …

Stubble burning: Why subsidised parali-tiller machines have no takers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stubble burning: Why subsidised parali-tiller machines have no takers

India Today  

In Punjab, despite strict fines, close monitoring, and even Supreme Court directives, stubble burning remains the farmers' preferred method of disposing of crop residue. MACHINES RUSTING AWAY IN VILLAGES In Kheri village of Sangrur district, four "Happy Seeder" machines lie rusting in the premises of a cooperative society. Despite subsidies that cover up to 80 percent of the cost for …

With 77 cases, Punjab sees dip in farm fires
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With 77 cases, Punjab sees dip in farm fires

Hindustan Times  

Stubble burning cases in Punjab have come down considerably with 77 farm fires being reported on Sunday, taking the tally to 10,682 cases this kharif season. Except Ferozepur, which recorded 10 cases of stubble burning, 16 other districts reported cases in single digits. Meanwhile, according to the Central Pollution Control Board, both Ludhiana and Mandi Gobindgarh recorded the worst air …

Several Root Causes Drive Farmers to Burn Stubble
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Several Root Causes Drive Farmers to Burn Stubble

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:There are several reasons why farmers in Telangana are increasingly resorting to setting fire to paddy and cotton stubble. The primary reason appears to be the cost, time and effort involved to either clear their fields or to put the stubble to other purposes, including using it as mulch for the next crop. Farmers, in addition to the ease of …

Stubble Burning Spewing Toxic Fumes Into Telangana Air
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stubble Burning Spewing Toxic Fumes Into Telangana Air

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Lakhs of tonnes of toxic carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, sulphur dioxide, potassium and particulate matter in the form of soot are being added to the air over Telangana with an increasing number of farmers in the state resorting to stubble burning at the end of the Kharif crop season. Infograph 1 Toxic fumes Expected paddy straw/stubble after Kharif …

Centre in SC strongly opposes setting up ex judges panel to monitor stubble burning
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre in SC strongly opposes setting up ex judges panel to monitor stubble burning

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday opposed in the Supreme court a proposal to form a committee of former apex court judges to oversee the implementation of measures to curb stubble burning, a key contributor to Delhi-NCR's air pollution. A bench headed by former Supreme Court's Justice Madan B Lokur had heard pleas related to pollution and the role of …

Stubble burning continues in Punjab amid poor air quality in Delhi
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stubble burning continues in Punjab amid poor air quality in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

As the air quality in the national capital was reported to be in 'very poor' category with a thin layer of smog, the stubble burning continued in parts of Punjab on Thursday. Meanwhile, according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index recorded in Delhi was 379, categorised as 'very poor, as of 8 am …

Union Minister ML Khattar says no use use in blaming others, amid Delhi's severe air crisis
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Minister ML Khattar says no use use in blaming others, amid Delhi's severe air crisis

Op India  

Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday emphasized that both the state and central governments are actively working to combat air pollution, saying there is “no use in blaming” others. Deputy Commissioner Bathinda Shaukat Ahmed Pare said that in 2023 about 2700 incidents were recorded, whereas this year, 670 incidents of stubble burning were …

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi pollution: BJP-ruled states lead in stubble burning
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Atishi blames Centre for Delhi pollution: BJP-ruled states lead in stubble burning

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has raised serious concerns over the worsening air quality in the city, accusing the Centre and BJP of inaction. Stubble burning is rampant across Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, UP, and Rajasthan, yet the central government remains passive, said the Delhi Chief Minister, stressing that it is the central government's responsibility to find a nationwide solution to …

Stubble burning contributed to over 30% of Delhi's pollution levels: Data
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stubble burning contributed to over 30% of Delhi's pollution levels: Data

India Today  

Delhi experienced severe air quality for the third consecutive day on Friday, with the Air Quality Index being recorded at 409, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board. One of the major reasons behind the increase in pollution levels in the capital is stubble burning, which contributed to 31 per cent of pollution in the capital region. CONTIRBUTION …

Stubble-burning incidents cross 10000 this year, highest incidents in Punjab followed by Madhya Pradesh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stubble-burning incidents cross 10000 this year, highest incidents in Punjab followed by Madhya Pradesh

Op India  

Stubble-burning incidents contribute significantly to air pollution in North India, especially in the capital city of Delhi. While traditional hotspots such as Haryana have had success in lowering instances resulting in stubble burning, Punjab still leads with the highest incidents of farm fires, and such incidents have increased significantly in other states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. As …

Punjab records highest single-day spike with 730 stubble burning cases
2 months ago

Punjab records highest single-day spike with 730 stubble burning cases

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Union government doubled the fines issued against farmers for burning stubble up to ₹30,000 depending on the size of their farmlands, Punjab recorded the highest single-day spike of 730 cases on Friday taking the state’s total farm fire count to 6,029. A day after the Union government doubled the fines issued against farmers for burning stubble …

After Supreme Court Rap, Centre Doubles Penalties For Stubble Burning; Farmers To Pay Up To Rs. 30,000 For Violations
2 months ago

After Supreme Court Rap, Centre Doubles Penalties For Stubble Burning; Farmers To Pay Up To Rs. 30,000 For Violations

Live Law  

The Central Government has issued an amendment to the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Rules, 2023. This amendment, notified on November 6, 2024, by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, doubles the rates of environmental compensation for stubble burning in the National Capital Region and surrounding states. According to the amendment, …

Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana | Caught in the cross (farm) fire
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2 months ago

Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana | Caught in the cross (farm) fire

The Hindu  

Smoke swirls through the air in Punnawal village, Sangrur district, Punjab. “So, I cut the stubble using machines and collected some from nearby fields too, but the buyer was paying so little that I lost over ₹50,000 in diesel and tractor running.” This year, the smoke from at least 4,755 fires across Punjab has drifted across the Gangetic plain, and …

Centre doubles fine forburning farm stubble
2 months ago

Centre doubles fine forburning farm stubble

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has doubled the fines issued against farmers for burning stubble up to ₹30,000, depending on the size of their plots, in a last-minute bid to stop the annual scourge that drives up Delhi’s winter pollution into hazardous levels, even as the city’s air quality index spiralled to the upper reaches of the “very poor” zone on Thursday. …

Delhi Air Quality: Centre doubles fines for stubble burning
2 months ago

Delhi Air Quality: Centre doubles fines for stubble burning

The Hindu  

Following multiple raps by the Supreme Court for inadequately addressing stubble burning, the Commission for Air Quality Management based here and charged with addressing air pollution in the Delhi capital region and surrounding States, has doubled the fines applicable on farmers caught indulging in it, according to an order passed on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Nodal or supervisory officers appointed …

Centre doubles fines for stubble burning amid Delhi's deteriorating air quality
2 months ago

Centre doubles fines for stubble burning amid Delhi's deteriorating air quality

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: After a rebuke from the Supreme Court and in an effort to combat worsening air quality in Delhi and the National Capital Region, the Union Government has doubled penalties for stubble burning and notified new rules under the existing act to streamline the process of filing complaints, conducting inquiries, and laying down the adjudication process for environmental pollution. …

Record-Breaking Farm Fires Rock Punjab, With 484 Incidents on Diwali
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2 months, 1 week ago

Record-Breaking Farm Fires Rock Punjab, With 484 Incidents on Diwali

Hindustan Times  

Farm fires reach record highs in Punjab, with 484 cases reported on Thursday alone. Sangrur, Ferozepur, and Amritsar are the worst-hit districts, with over 89, 65, and 529 cases respectively. Strict action is being taken against officials who failed to prevent these incidents, with eight suspended and three cases registered under CAQM Act. The Malwa region, which contributes the most …

Haryana Farmers Embraces Sustainable Farming Practices with Advanced Machinery
2 months, 1 week ago

Haryana Farmers Embraces Sustainable Farming Practices with Advanced Machinery

Hindustan Times  

Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana urges farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices to protect the environment. He demonstrated the use of advanced agricultural machinery for stubble management and emphasized the importance of proper stubble management to prevent burning. Rana also announced the paving of pathways leading to fields to improve accessibility and reduce pollution.

Madhya Pradesh: More stubble burning incidents than Punjab, Haryana
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh: More stubble burning incidents than Punjab, Haryana

India Today  

Madhya Pradesh is facing a severe increase in stubble burning compared to Punjab and Haryana. The data shows that the number of stubble burning cases in MP has significantly increased in the last five days, while it has decreased in Punjab and Haryana. This trend is concerning, as stubble burning contributes significantly to the pollution level in Delhi. The air …

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a meeting to reduce the pollution caused by stubble burning. The meeting was attended by Union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav and agriculture ministers of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The government plans to monitor hotspots across Delhi through drones and will take concrete steps to control the pollution caused by stubble burning.

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Agriculture Minister Meets to Reduce Stubble Burning Pollution in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a meeting to reduce the pollution caused by stubble burning in Delhi. The meeting was attended by Union environment minister Bhupendra Yadav and agriculture ministers of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. The government plans to monitor the incidents of stubble burning and take concrete steps to control the pollution caused by firecrackers. The …

Farmers Protesting Farm Fires, Procurement Delays in Punjab
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers Protesting Farm Fires, Procurement Delays in Punjab

India Today  

Farmers in Punjab are protesting farm fire cases and procurement delays, demanding an end to the government's punitive measures. The state has recorded 1,510 stubble burning incidents and 1,668 farm fire cases, with 1,228 FIRs filed against farmers. The government has imposed financial penalties and ongoing investigations into farm fires, but farmers argue that enforcement alone won't resolve the issue. …

SC Warns Against Stubble Burning, Urges States to Protect Right to Live in Clean Environment
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SC Warns Against Stubble Burning, Urges States to Protect Right to Live in Clean Environment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has emphasized that stubble burning is a violation of citizens' fundamental right to live in a pollution-free environment under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court noted that while the states of Punjab and Haryana claimed that they have taken steps to implement the CAQM order, they failed to provide specific evidence of monitoring actions taken by …

Farmers Blamed for Delhi's Air Pollution: A Call for Direct Action
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers Blamed for Delhi's Air Pollution: A Call for Direct Action

Firstpost  

The article highlights the issue of air and water pollution in Delhi and the role of farmers in the problem. It proposes a direct benefit transfer of Rs 2,500 per acre to paddy farmers to incentivize them to adopt sustainable practices and reduce stubble burning. The government should also promote organic farming to address the root causes of pollution.

Over 870 FIRs Filed in Stubble Burning Cases in a Month: Punjab Police
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 870 FIRs Filed in Stubble Burning Cases in a Month: Punjab Police

News 18  

Police in Punjab have registered over 870 FIRs for stubble burning cases in the past month and imposed fines of Rs 10.55 lakh on the offenders. Red entries have also been made in revenue records of nearly 400 farmers for burning crop residue, making it difficult for them to sell, mortgage their land or avail loans against it.

Delhi Pollution: AAP Govt Launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign to Curb Emissions
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Pollution: AAP Govt Launches 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign to Curb Emissions

Live Mint  

Delhi's Environment Minister launches a campaign to curb vehicular emissions and air pollution in the city. The campaign, named 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off', encourages people to switch off their vehicle engines while waiting at red lights or traffic lights to curb emissions. The campaign kicked off at the ITO crossing in Delhi, with volunteers holding placards and distributing roses …

Haryana Farmers Face Market Curbs as Stubble Burning Continues
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana Farmers Face Market Curbs as Stubble Burning Continues

Hindustan Times  

Farmers in Haryana face market curbs due to crop residue burning. The government has issued orders to all deputy commissioners and directors of agriculture to take action against farmers found burning crop residue and impose restrictions on them from selling crops in mandis through the e-kharid portal for the next two seasons.

Haryana Govt Cracks Down on Stubble Burning, Farmers To Face FIRs and Bans on Crop Sales in Mandis
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana Govt Cracks Down on Stubble Burning, Farmers To Face FIRs and Bans on Crop Sales in Mandis

ABP News  

Haryana government issues FIRs and bans crop sales in Mandis for stubble burning farmers. The government has launched several schemes to encourage farmers to opt for alternative methods of cultivation, but farmers continue to burn stubble. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu notice and summoned the Chief Secretaries of the Punjab and Haryana governments to explain their stance on …

Ludhiana: Manage stubble with hi-tech equipment, farmers told
3 months ago

Ludhiana: Manage stubble with hi-tech equipment, farmers told

Hindustan Times  

Continuing their fight against stubble burning, deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal and senior superintendent of police Navneet Singh Bains visited several villages to educate farmers about the harmful impacts of this practice and encouraged them to protect the environment from pollution by managing the stubble with hi-tech equipment. Jorwal and Bains interacted with farmers from various villages in Ludhiana, including Lohatbaddi, …

Taming stubble fires: Farm unions slam Punjab government for ‘red entries’ in land records
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Taming stubble fires: Farm unions slam Punjab government for ‘red entries’ in land records

Hindustan Times  

Various farm unions in Punjab have criticised the government’s decision to mark ‘red entries’ in the revenue records of farmers which implies that those found involved in stubble burning will not be able to avail loans, mortgage and sell their land. They have repeatedly requested financial assistance of ₹5,000 per acre for stubble management, but the government has done nothing.” …

List steps taken to curb farm fires: SC to CAQM
3 months, 2 weeks ago

List steps taken to curb farm fires: SC to CAQM

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a report from the Commission for Air Quality Management on steps taken to prevent farm fires and action taken against officers for allowing such incidents despite past orders to stop them, reacting to news reports of farmers in Punjab starting to burn stubble. A bench headed by justice AS Oka posted the matter on …

Stubble Burning Begins Around Delhi, Supreme Court Says 'We Want Answers On Friday!'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stubble Burning Begins Around Delhi, Supreme Court Says 'We Want Answers On Friday!'

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it wants answers on the fresh cases of stubble burning around Delhi. In October 2023, the top court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to submit a report detailing the steps taken to tackle the worsening air quality in and around the national capital. Taking note of the worsening air quality in …

Punjab: As field fires rage in Amritsar, ₹52k-fine slapped on farmers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: As field fires rage in Amritsar, ₹52k-fine slapped on farmers

Hindustan Times  

Coming down heavily on farmers resorting to stubble burning, the Amritsar administration on Monday slapped fine of ₹52,500 on 20 offenders in 25 cases. The Punjab government has been under pressure to curb farm fires that have started early this season, setting the alarm bells ringing. In the past, FIRs have been registered against the errant farmers and also red …

Farm fires start early this year
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farm fires start early this year

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh: Farmers in Punjab have started setting ablaze their residual crop much before the anticipated dates, as evidenced by 31 cases of stubble-burning reported from Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Nawanshahr districts since September 15, according to data collected by the Punjab Pollution Control Board. The crisis begins with the farm fires in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, where farmers …

Winter crop stubble burning in North India: A matter beyond the fields
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Winter crop stubble burning in North India: A matter beyond the fields

Hindustan Times  

India is headed into winter in a few weeks, which is why it’s timely to recall that stubble burning accounts for 30-35% of Delhi-NCR’s air pollution during October and November. The practice has led to a persistent air quality issue that is driven by the burning of crop residue at this time, mostly in the neighbouring states of Punjab and …

U.P. preparing action plan to curb burning of crop residue
3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.P. preparing action plan to curb burning of crop residue

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is preparing an action plan to curb the annual crop residue burning by farmers. Principal secretary, agriculture, Ravindra said, “The months of October and November see a significant increase in incidents of burning of crop residue every year. Ganga Lalwani vs. Union of India and others, mandated the prevention of air pollution caused by burning crop residue. …

Under pressure to check farm fires, Punjab sets action plan in motion
4 months, 1 week ago

Under pressure to check farm fires, Punjab sets action plan in motion

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to check stubble burning and air pollution, the Punjab agriculture department has started delivering subsidised crop residue management machines to farmers ahead of the upcoming kharif harvest season expected to begin from October 1. Punjab government is facilitating industrial houses and entrepreneurs to import big bailers to collect paddy stubble on a large scale and use it …

Why Delhi’s air quality remains in the red despite a fall in stubble burning
1 year, 1 month ago

Why Delhi’s air quality remains in the red despite a fall in stubble burning

Live Mint  

Sangrur/Sirsa: The air quality in Delhi saw no improvement in November despite a significant fall in stubble burning in neighbouring states, pointing to weather patterns as the probable culprit for what has ballooned to an air pollution crisis in the national capital region. This, it said, is “primarily owing to highly unfavourable meteorology and climate conditions prevailing over the region …

Farm Fires Down by 27% in Punjab, 37% in Haryana Compared to Last Year: Environment Ministry
1 year, 1 month ago

Farm Fires Down by 27% in Punjab, 37% in Haryana Compared to Last Year: Environment Ministry

News 18  

Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has declined by 27 per cent and 37 per cent as against last year, the Union environment ministry has said. This marks a 37 per cent reduction in 2023 compared to 2022, with reductions of 67 per cent compared to 2021 and 45 per cent compared to 2020. The ministry said four districts in …

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