Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Punjab Targets Stubble Burning in a Few Villages
Punjab is trying to reduce air pollution from burning leftover crops after harvest, called stubble.
They've found that most of the burning happens in only a few villages.
By focusing on these high-burning villages, the government hopes to make a big difference.
They plan to provide farmers with machines to manage the crop residue instead of burning it, and also give training on how to use the machines.
This concentrated effort aims to significantly reduce farm fires and improve air quality across the region.
Punjab is targeting stubble burning in a small percentage of its villages.
Over 62% of farm fires originate from less than 6% of Punjab's villages.
The government is focusing resources and awareness in these key areas.
Emphasis on Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery to replace burning.
This approach aims to reduce farm fires and improve air quality.
- Who
- Punjab Government
- What
- Focused strategy to reduce stubble burning
- When
- Current year
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To curb farm fires contributing to air pollution
Government Strategy
Challenges
Focused Approach
Government Strategy
Targeting specific villages is a focused approach that could sharply reduce overall numbers of farm fires.
Challenges
The existing teams are spread thin across all villages.
- Focus Area
- 663 villages
- Total Paddy Villages
- 11,624
- Fires from Hotspots
- 62% of all farm fires
- Machinery Strategy
- CHCs and Progressive Farmers