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Crop residue burning management in Punjab

Overview

Authorities in Punjab have increased monitoring and enforcement measures to combat crop residue burning as the paddy harvesting season begins.

Initial satellite monitoring via ISRO protocols recorded 27 incidents of stubble burning as of late September, with 10 confirmed through on-site inspections. During this period, the Punjab Pollution Control Board imposed environmental compensation in seven cases, totaling 35,000 rupees.

By September 26, the number of recorded incidents rose to 40. Physical inspections confirmed 12 instances of burning. In response to the increase, the administration intensified legal actions, including the registration of cases under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the issuance of show-cause notices to officers for negligence. Environmental compensation imposed across eight cases reached 40,000 rupees, with 10,000 rupees recovered.

Entities

Ferozepur · Amritsar · Punjab · Punjab Pollution Control Board · Tarn Taran

Timeline

  1. about 5 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Punjab administration cracks down on crop residue burning

    Punjab authorities have recorded 40 stubble burning incidents, imposing 40,000 rupees in fines and taking legal action against violators to combat air pollution during the paddy harvest.

  2. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Punjab reports 27 stubble burning incidents via satellite monitoring

    The Punjab Pollution Control Board reported 27 stubble burning incidents in Punjab, with 10 confirmed via satellite monitoring and 35,000 rupees in environmental compensation imposed.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · punjabkesari.com · samacharnama.com