Stubble Burning

Ground Report covered rising stubble burning in Madhya Pradesh. Over 17,500 cases were reported. Farmers face fines and FIRs but say they have no alternatives as they rush to plant summer crops like moong.

Rajya Sabha discussed maize as a paddy alternative to curb stubble burning. High yields and ICAR outreach in Punjab and Haryana show promising results

Madhya Pradesh reported the highest stubble burning cases in the country this year, with 14,493 incidents as of November 24, surpassing Punjab and Haryana

भोपाल कलेक्टर के ताजा आदेश में पराली जलाने मिट्टी, हवा और पर्यावरण की गुणवत्ता पर पड़ने वाले प्रभावों की विस्तार से चर्चा की गई है, साथ ही पराई जलाने वालों पर कड़े दंड का भी जिक्र किया गया है।

Madhya Pradesh tops India with 11,382 stubble-burning cases, including 5,871 last week. Increased paddy farming fuels the crisis, impacting health, environment, and agriculture. Urgent measures needed to curb emissions and adopt eco-friendly practices.

Delhi's air quality worsens as thermal power plants emit 240 times more SO₂ than stubble burning. Experts urge stricter regulations and quicker FGD adoption to tackle year-round pollution and improve air quality across India

केंद्र सरकार ने दिल्ली और पड़ोसी राज्यों में पराली जलाने पर लगने वाले जुर्माने को दोगुना कर दिया है, लेकिन मध्य प्रदेश में इसे लागू करने की बाध्यता नहीं है। नए नियम क्षेत्रीय नीतिगत कमियों को उजागर करते हैं।

Central government doubles stubble burning fines in Delhi and neighbouring states, but MP remains exempt despite being the second-highest offender. New rules highlight regional policy gaps.

The Centre has doubled penalties for stubble burning, with fines now up to Rs 30,000 for large landholders. This move, part of new EPA rules, aims to reduce Delhi’s rising air pollution amid seasonal pollution peaks

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken a significant step towards addressing the persistent issue of stubble burning in Punjab & Haryana