CAQM Urges Punjab, Haryana, and UP to Strengthen Stubble Burning Action Plans
CAQM holds meeting on stubble burning with Punjab, Haryana, and UP
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) met with officials from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to address stubble burning ahead of the paddy harvesting season. States must submit revised action plans by May 11 and enhance awareness activities to combat air pollution caused by agricultural practices.
- 01CAQM directed Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to submit comprehensive action plans by May 11.
- 02The meeting emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to eliminate stubble burning before the paddy harvesting season.
- 03States must report on the status of co-firing in brick kilns and functional Crop Residue Management machines.
- 04Punjab recorded 3,729 incidents of wheat residue burning, Haryana 2,683, and Uttar Pradesh 176 from April 1 to date.
- 05The CAQM highlighted that stubble burning is a year-round air quality challenge requiring sustained efforts.
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) convened a meeting with officials from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to review strategies for eliminating paddy stubble burning ahead of the harvesting season. The states were instructed to submit revised action plans by May 11 and district-wise reports on co-firing in brick kilns for the period from November 2025 to April 2026. The CAQM stressed the importance of strengthening crop residue management practices and enhancing public awareness to mitigate air pollution. Data revealed that Punjab recorded 3,729 incidents of wheat residue burning, while Haryana and Uttar Pradesh reported 2,683 and 176 incidents, respectively. The CAQM emphasized that addressing stubble burning is essential for improving air quality and requires coordinated efforts across all involved states and agencies.
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These measures aim to reduce air pollution significantly, which affects the health and quality of life for residents in these states.
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