Stubble burning: AAP promises free spraying of bio-decomposer in Punjab if party forms govt
3 years, 1 month ago

Stubble burning: AAP promises free spraying of bio-decomposer in Punjab if party forms govt

India TV News  

AAP leader and Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said free spraying of bio-decomposer will be ensured in Punjab to curb crop residue burning if his party forms government in the state. Other states lack the will to do it," the environment minister said "We will ensure free spraying of bio-decomposer in every field in Punjab if we form a government in the state. He had earlier told PTI that Punjab, which generates around 20 million tons of paddy straw annually, will become free from crop stubble burning if the AAP forms government in the state. The Delhi government has made arrangements for free spraying of Pusa bio-decomposer, a microbial solution which can turn stubble into manure, over 4,300 acres belonging to 844 farmers in Delhi.

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

Punjab reports 70 per cent reduction in stubble burning, highlights Ex-Situ management efforts
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Stubble Burning Spewing Toxic Fumes Into Telangana Air
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1 month 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 …

Stubble burning continues in Punjab amid poor air quality in Delhi
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1 month 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 …

Politics clouds clean air efforts as Delhi CM Atishi blames BJP for Haryana stubble burning
1 month ago

Politics clouds clean air efforts as Delhi CM Atishi blames BJP for Haryana stubble burning

Hindustan Times  

While the Supreme Court was pulling up the government of Delhi for the worsening air quality in the city, Chief Minister Atishi blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government for taking no step to check stubble burning, one of the factors that contribute to air pollution in the national capital. North India is facing a medical emergency due to …

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

Delhi chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi chokes on toxic air, stubble burning contributes 38% to pollution

India Today  

Delhi’s air quality plummeted to a 'severe' category over the past few days, with stubble burning contributing a staggering 38 per cent to the city’s pollution on Friday—its highest share so far in 2024. For several consecutive days, stubble burning has accounted for over 30 per cent of Delhi’s pollution, with contributions steadily rising from 30.8 per cent on November …

Stubble burning contributed to over 30% of Delhi's pollution levels: Data
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Punjab records highest single-day spike with 730 stubble burning cases
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana | Caught in the cross (farm) fire
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 fines for stubble burning amid Delhi's deteriorating air quality
1 month, 2 weeks 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. …

Farmers Protesting Farm Fires, Procurement Delays in Punjab
1 month, 4 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. …

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

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

Stubble Burning Begins Around Delhi, Supreme Court Says 'We Want Answers On Friday!'
2 months, 4 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 …

Winter crop stubble burning in North India: A matter beyond the fields
3 months 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, 1 week 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. …

'Bio-decomposer will be sprayed free of cost to stop stubble burning': Delhi environment minister
3 months, 1 week ago

'Bio-decomposer will be sprayed free of cost to stop stubble burning': Delhi environment minister

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Aiming to curb pollution during the upcoming winter months, the Delhi government has decided to spray bio-decomposers free of cost to decompose stubble in farmlands. Delhi Development Minister Gopal Rai, following a high-level meeting with officials and experts, announced that so far 841 farmers have already signed up for the initiative aimed at curbing pollution and promoting sustainable …

Under pressure to check farm fires, Punjab sets action plan in motion
3 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

Haryana CM takes a dig at Punjab government over stubble burning
1 year, 1 month ago

Haryana CM takes a dig at Punjab government over stubble burning

The Hindu  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on November 21 took a dig at the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Punjab after the Supreme Court’s advice to Punjab to learn from Haryana’s approach surrounding incentives given to farmers to curb stubble burning. Mr. Lal said the Haryana government’s serious approach to the issue of stubble burning, and the collaborative efforts with farmers …

SC Pulls Up Punjab Govt Over Stubble Burning, Asks Delhi, UP Govts To File Action-Taken Report
1 year, 1 month ago

SC Pulls Up Punjab Govt Over Stubble Burning, Asks Delhi, UP Govts To File Action-Taken Report

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked why is the Punjab government not making the process of crop residue management 100% free. Even if a machine is given for free, there is diesel cost, manpower, etc," a Bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia said, according to news agency ANI. The Supreme Court said that farmers are being "made …

Acting tough on farmers burning stubble, Punjab registers 83 FIRs
1 year, 1 month ago

Acting tough on farmers burning stubble, Punjab registers 83 FIRs

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government on Wednesday registered 83 FIRs against farmers for burning paddy stubble taking the total number of FIRs against farmers after Supreme Court directions to 336. This is the second highest number of FIRs registered after the apex court directed Punjab and other states to take tough measures to curb stubble fire. Special DGP, law and order, and …

Solution for Air Pollution? IIT-Delhi Fortifies Plan to Replace Iron Rods With Stubble-Made Materials
1 year, 1 month ago

Solution for Air Pollution? IIT-Delhi Fortifies Plan to Replace Iron Rods With Stubble-Made Materials

News 18  

Imagine a shift in the construction game. “We are working to find solutions for the problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR due to stubble burning and also, greenhouse gas emission caused due to the production of steel and other synthetic construction materials,” Vasant Matsagar, professor and head of the project at IIT Delhi, told News18. While the team has been …

Stubble trouble | Decoding the smog blanket over Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Stubble trouble | Decoding the smog blanket over Delhi

The Hindu  

It’s the first week of November and Delhi is blanketed in smog. ‘We burn stubble out of compulsion’ As stubble burning is a significant factor, though not solely responsible for the spike in pollution, as Tripathi says, it also dominates conversations in Punjab. In Rupnagar district’s Rolu Majra village, Pargat Singh, in his 70s, who has cultivated paddy in a …

Farm fires in Punjab: Environmental compensation imposed in only 9% cases till November 6
1 year, 1 month ago

Farm fires in Punjab: Environmental compensation imposed in only 9% cases till November 6

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government has imposed environmental compensation only on 9% of stubble burning cases till November 6. As per the action-taken report till November 6, a day before the Supreme Court issued stringent directions to stop stubble burning, of the total 19,463 cases, the district administrations across the state have imposed environmental compensation of ₹51.70 lakh in 1,851 cases only. …

Haryana CM on air pollution: 'Can help Kejriwal, Mann on stubble burning issue'
1 year, 1 month ago

Haryana CM on air pollution: 'Can help Kejriwal, Mann on stubble burning issue'

India TV News  

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday lamented that politics is being played on the matter of 'stubble burning' by the AAP government in Delhi and Punjab. It directed Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to ensure that crop residue burning was stopped "forthwith", amid a spike in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR. Several cities in neighbouring Haryana, Rajasthan, and …

'Arvind Kejriwal's polluted politics': BJP slams AAP for blaming Haryana for Delhi's pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

'Arvind Kejriwal's polluted politics': BJP slams AAP for blaming Haryana for Delhi's pollution

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party for blaming BJP-ruled Haryana for Delhi's ‘severe’ pollution, saying the national capital has become a gas chamber because of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP's "polluted politics". "Polluting BS3 buses come to Delhi from Haryana; they have been mulling buying 100 EV buses, but haven't purchased them; …

Punjab stubble burning woes deepen as farmers reject technology: Ground report
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab stubble burning woes deepen as farmers reject technology: Ground report

India Today  

The Punjab government's plan to combat stubble burning by distributing Crop Residue Management machines appears to be encountering obstacles on the ground. Despite the Punjab government's claims of deploying over 1 lakh CRM machines, including 44 thousand supersede and 13 thousand happy seeders, farmers are struggling to access and effectively use the technology. The government's efforts to curb stubble burning …

'Punjab's stubble smoke has no impact on Delhi', says AAP minister Gopal Rai
1 year, 1 month ago

'Punjab's stubble smoke has no impact on Delhi', says AAP minister Gopal Rai

Op India  

Even as air pollution in Delhi remains in severe category, AAP leaders refuse to accept that the rampant stubble burning in Punjab is partly responsible for this. On Sunday, Delhi environment minister and AAP leader Gopal Rai said that the incidents of stubble burning in Punjab are halved and the smoke from the stubble burning in Punjab has no impact …

No takers for decomposers in Punjab, Haryana even as stubble burning on the rise
1 year, 1 month ago

No takers for decomposers in Punjab, Haryana even as stubble burning on the rise

India Today  

The farmers in the paddy heartland of Punjab and Haryana have shown minimal interest in adopting the Pusa bio-decomposer, a technology developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, amid allegations of paddy stubble burning. PUNJAB FARMERS DIDN'T GET BIO-DECOMPOSER SPRAY The AAP-led government in New Delhi recently announced that it will arrange a free bio-decomposer spray facility for farmers …

Significant drop in number of stubble-burning incidents in Punjab, Haryana this year: CAQM
1 year, 1 month ago

Significant drop in number of stubble-burning incidents in Punjab, Haryana this year: CAQM

Firstpost  

According to CAQM, in the period between September 15 and October 29, the cumulative number of farm fires in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and NCR areas of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh has reduced from 13,964 in 2022 to 6,391 in 2023. The total number of stubble-burning incidents in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and NCR areas of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh has decreased …

Stubble burning: Punjab logs 50% drop in farm fires so far
1 year, 1 month ago

Stubble burning: Punjab logs 50% drop in farm fires so far

Firstpost  

From September 15 till October 27, the state witnessed a total of 4,088 farm fire incidents as against 8,147 such cases in the corresponding period last year, as per Ludhiana-based Punjab Remote Sensing Centre’s data. The state had reported 6,742 farm fires during the same period in 2021 Punjab has reported a 50 per cent drop in farm fires so …

Stubble burning down by 50% from 2022, may peak during Diwali in Punjab
1 year, 1 month ago

Stubble burning down by 50% from 2022, may peak during Diwali in Punjab

India Today  

Stubble burning causes a problem in the states of Punjab and Haryana around this time of the year. However, the number of fire counts during the paddy harvest season has come down by 50 per cent this year, as compared to 2022. The paddy farmers in the neighbouring Punjab have harvested more than 50 per cent of the paddy crop. …

Haryana: Zero incidents of stubble burning in 5 districts, plans underway to use stubble in biogas production
1 year, 1 month ago

Haryana: Zero incidents of stubble burning in 5 districts, plans underway to use stubble in biogas production

Op India  

The Haryana government, led by Manohar Lal Khattar, has come up with a smart solution to address the problem of stubble burning in the state. Now, farmers in the state will not only receive money for their crop residue but also have the option to convert the stubble into compressed biogas. The Haryana government is providing an incentive of ₹1,000 …

Karnal Agriculture department notes significant decline in stubble burning cases
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnal Agriculture department notes significant decline in stubble burning cases

Live Mint  

The air quality of the Delhi-NCR region is worsening as it reached the “Very Poor” category in several locations. But, in some relief for the people of Delhi-NCR, Karnal Deputy Director of Agriculture, Dr Wazir Singh said on Monday that this year only 48 cases of stubble burning were recorded in the district. Check AQI levels here "So far 48 …

No End in Sight to Farm Fires, Why Amritsar is a Hotspot of Stubble Burning This Season - News18
1 year, 2 months ago

No End in Sight to Farm Fires, Why Amritsar is a Hotspot of Stubble Burning This Season - News18

News 18  

The Aam Aadmi Party -led Punjab government’s ambitious plan to halve the stubble burning incidents in the state seems to have gone up in smoke. The unprecedented floods in July – coinciding with the sowing time for Kharif crops — left little time for farmers, who opted for paddy varieties which mature faster than others. Harvesting also began early this …

Rain halts stubble burning, just one case reported in Punjab
1 year, 2 months ago

Rain halts stubble burning, just one case reported in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Two consecutive days of widespread rain in Punjab brought paddy stubble burning cases to the lowest in the last three years. Mann, who was at a blood donation camp organised at his native village Satoj in Sangrur on his birthday, said that on one hand several progressive farmers have shown the way for in-situ management of paddy straw and on …

'Ban Stubble Burning, Firecrackers In NCR, Allow Only...': Delhi Environment Minister To Centre
1 year, 2 months ago

'Ban Stubble Burning, Firecrackers In NCR, Allow Only...': Delhi Environment Minister To Centre

ABP News  

With the Air Quality in the national capital deteriorating ahead of the Winter season, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged the Union government to enforce a strict ban on stubble burning in the entire National Capital Region and allow only CNG/electric vehicles. "Delhi's steps to curb air pollution won't be effective till NCR states check pollution sources," Gopal Rai …

PM's Principal Secretary reviews measures undertaken to prevent air pollution in Delhi-NCR
1 year, 2 months ago

PM's Principal Secretary reviews measures undertaken to prevent air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Hindustan Times  

Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra chaired the High-Level Task Force meeting on air pollution in Delhi-NCR at the Prime Minister's Office on Friday. During the meeting, the Principal Secretary discussed in detail about various measures being undertaken to reduce the impact of different sources of air pollution including industrial pollution; vehicular pollution; dust from construction and demolition …

AAP, BJP spar on stubble burning, blame each other’s govts. in Punjab, Haryana
1 year, 2 months ago

AAP, BJP spar on stubble burning, blame each other’s govts. in Punjab, Haryana

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday demanded Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal’s resignation over the “threefold rise” in the number of stubble burning cases in the State over the last year. Hitting back, the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party accused AAP of lying to cover up the rising instances of stubble burning under its own government in Punjab. …

Centre allocates ₹600 crore to curb stubble burning
1 year, 2 months ago

Centre allocates ₹600 crore to curb stubble burning

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has approved funds worth ₹600 crore for a central scheme aimed at curbing instances of paddy stubble burning in most northern food-bowl states — a phenomenon that poses severe health and environmental risks, causing the formation of a smog shroud over northern India, particularly Delhi, during the winter months. Read here: 41 farmers challaned for stubble burning …

Stubble fires witness spike in Punjab; 63% rise since 2022
1 year, 2 months ago

Stubble fires witness spike in Punjab; 63% rise since 2022

The Hindu  

October 04, 2023 08:29 pm | Updated 08:46 pm IST - CHANDIGARH As the paddy harvest, the key Kharif season crop, gains pace in Punjab, the perennial problem of stubble burning, an aggravator of air pollution, is also on the rise. With these spikes in the number of farm fire cases, the Punjab Government’s commitment to reducing paddy stubble burning …

Punjab govt.’s anti-pollution promise set for ‘field trial’
1 year, 2 months ago

Punjab govt.’s anti-pollution promise set for ‘field trial’

The Hindu  

As paddy harvesting gains momentum in parts of Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party government’s immediate challenge is to curb stubble burning – which every year causes a spike in air pollution in the northern States, including the national capital. While the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government has committed to reducing paddy stubble burning incidents by at least 50% this year …

Stubble burning is a big problem for Delhi, Punjab: Will this winter be different?
1 year, 2 months ago

Stubble burning is a big problem for Delhi, Punjab: Will this winter be different?

Firstpost  

Punjab has vowed to cut farm fire incidents by 50 per cent this year. From air pollution to hazardous health effects, stubble burning is a major concern Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that there has been a 30 per cent decline in stubble burning in Punjab since the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government came to power …

'Identified 13 Hotspots...': Kejriwal Unveils Winter Action Plan, Says Stubble Burning Reduced 30%
1 year, 2 months ago

'Identified 13 Hotspots...': Kejriwal Unveils Winter Action Plan, Says Stubble Burning Reduced 30%

News 18  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday unveiled the Aam Aadmi Party-led government’s “Winter Action Plan” to curb pollution in the national capital. The Chief Minister said his government’s efforts in the last eight years have borne fruit due to which the number of days witnessing severe pollution levels have declined. Stubble Burning Addressing the problem of stubble burning, Kejriwal …

Delhi air pollution scare during winters returns as Punjab farmers begin stubble
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi air pollution scare during winters returns as Punjab farmers begin stubble

Live Mint  

Two days after LG VK Saxena raised the issue of air pollution in Delhi due to stubble burning in neighbouring states, videos have surfaced where farmers are burning stubble in a field in Daduana village of Amritsar on 28 September. This latest video ignited the issues related to the Delhi air pollution scare during winter, as stubble continues to burn …

Punjab to offer balers on subsidy amid push for ex-situ management of paddy stubble
1 year, 3 months ago

Punjab to offer balers on subsidy amid push for ex-situ management of paddy stubble

Hindustan Times  

With the focus shifting to ex-situ management of paddy stubble, Punjab is all set to provide big size balers on subsidy to farmers during the upcoming paddy harvest season in the months of October and November. In-situ management involves incorporating the stubble into the soil using machines, while ex-situ management involves lifting the stubble from the fields and supplying it …

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