Bathinda: The number of new stubble-burning cases in Punjab fell to 37 on Saturday, indicating a near end to the practice for this year. This was the first time since Diwali that the daily figure for farm fires was recorded in two figures.
With this, the stubble burning tally for the year reached 36,551, 27% less than the 49,854 cases reported during the corresponding period last year and 48% less than the 71,246 cases during the same period in 2021.Only seven districts reportednew cases during the day.
As per Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, 17 new cases were reported in Fazilka, seven in Muktsar, five in Moga, three each in Ferozepur and Sangrur, and one each in Bathinda and Faridkot. The same day in 2021 and 2022, the state had recorded 31 and 44 new cases, respectively. The Consortium for Research on Agroecosystem Monitoring and Modelling from Space (Creams) says Madhya Pradesh continues to report more cases than Punjab. MP reported 228 new cases, followed by 74 in Uttar Pradesh, 37 in Punjab, 16 in Rajasthan, and four in Haryana. TNN
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With this, the stubble burning tally for the year reached 36,551, 27% less than the 49,854 cases reported during the corresponding period last year and 48% less than the 71,246 cases during the same period in 2021.Only seven districts reportednew cases during the day.
As per Punjab Remote Sensing Centre, 17 new cases were reported in Fazilka, seven in Muktsar, five in Moga, three each in Ferozepur and Sangrur, and one each in Bathinda and Faridkot. The same day in 2021 and 2022, the state had recorded 31 and 44 new cases, respectively. The Consortium for Research on Agroecosystem Monitoring and Modelling from Space (Creams) says Madhya Pradesh continues to report more cases than Punjab. MP reported 228 new cases, followed by 74 in Uttar Pradesh, 37 in Punjab, 16 in Rajasthan, and four in Haryana. TNN
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Stubble Burning: 66 Cases Filed
Facing criticism, district administration registers 66 cases against crop stubble burning. Chief secretary issued show cause notice to deputy commissioner and DGP seeks information from SSPs. Moga and Bathinda have highest cases. Report suggests 6 cases filed under Air Act. ADC warns of zero tolerance policy. Cases registered against unidentified persons identified after GPS verification. Over Rs 15.57 lakh environmental compensation imposed. Ludhiana ranks sixth in compensation cases. Red entries made in revenue records. No preventive action taken. Ludhiana ranks tenth in stubble burning incidents.
Facing criticism, district administration registers 66 cases against crop stubble burning. Chief secretary issued show cause notice to deputy commissioner and DGP seeks information from SSPs. Moga and Bathinda have highest cases. Report suggests 6 cases filed under Air Act. ADC warns of zero tolerance policy. Cases registered against unidentified persons identified after GPS verification. Over Rs 15.57 lakh environmental compensation imposed. Ludhiana ranks sixth in compensation cases. Red entries made in revenue records. No preventive action taken. Ludhiana ranks tenth in stubble burning incidents.
Punjab comes under fire, NGT asks why stubble burning not reined in
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) pulled up the Punjab government for failing to control stubble burning and questioned why action had only been taken against a fraction of the individuals responsible for the 33,000 farm fires recorded this season. The tribunal criticized agencies for not improving the air quality index in Delhi-NCR and demanded fresh action-taken reports. Despite claims of progress, satellite images still show farm fires in Punjab. NGT also noted a low number of FIRs registered and questioned if there was enmity between the defaulters and local administration.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) pulled up the Punjab government for failing to control stubble burning and questioned why action had only been taken against a fraction of the individuals responsible for the 33,000 farm fires recorded this season. The tribunal criticized agencies for not improving the air quality index in Delhi-NCR and demanded fresh action-taken reports. Despite claims of progress, satellite images still show farm fires in Punjab. NGT also noted a low number of FIRs registered and questioned if there was enmity between the defaulters and local administration.
To check stubble burning, Punjab energy agency joins hands with GAIL
To curb stubble burning, Punjab Energy Development Agency (Peda) has signed an agreement with Gas Authority Of India Ltd (GAIL) to set up 10 compressed biogas projects. The pact aims to manage five lakh tonnes of paddy straw per annum and generate clean energy. Punjab, an agrarian state, has potential for crop residue based CBG plants. The implementation of these projects is expected to prevent three lakh tonnes of paddy straw on 1.25 lakh acres from being burnt.
To curb stubble burning, Punjab Energy Development Agency (Peda) has signed an agreement with Gas Authority Of India Ltd (GAIL) to set up 10 compressed biogas projects. The pact aims to manage five lakh tonnes of paddy straw per annum and generate clean energy. Punjab, an agrarian state, has potential for crop residue based CBG plants. The implementation of these projects is expected to prevent three lakh tonnes of paddy straw on 1.25 lakh acres from being burnt.