Archive · 26 Sep 2025
CAQM Orders Punjab and Haryana to Curb Stubble Burning
The government is cracking down on farmers burning crop leftovers in Punjab and Haryana, which creates pollution.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is making sure this stops.
They're using flying squads to check the fields and setting up a special team to coordinate.
Both states must find ways to get rid of the leftover crops without burning them.
Farmers who burn their fields will be fined.
The goal is to keep the air clean.
CAQM has directed Punjab and Haryana to eliminate stubble burning.
Flying squads will monitor hotspot districts in both states.
A dedicated CAQM cell is established in Mohali for coordination.
States must improve crop residue management.
Penalties and incentives will be used to enforce compliance.
- Who
- CAQM, Punjab, Haryana officials
- What
- Directives to stop stubble burning
- When
- During upcoming paddy harvest season
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana
- Why
- To improve air quality
- Organizations Involved
- CAQM, Punjab, Haryana
- Key Issue
- Stubble burning during paddy harvest
- Focus
- Crop residue management
- Actions
- Flying squads, dedicated cell, penalties
- States Addressed
- Punjab and Haryana