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CAQM reviews paddy stubble management measures in Punjab

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 23 October 2026 that a high-level team from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) visited Ropar, Hoshiyarpur, and Amritsar in Punjab. The team reviewed measures to prevent stubble burning and the use of machinery for managing paddy residue during the current harvesting season.

Read the explainer Press release 2327597Official release from pib.gov.in ↗
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ICAR-CPRI develops nutrient-rich purple potato Kufri Jamunia to fight hidden hunger

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) announced on 18 October 2026 the development of biofortified coloured potato varieties, specifically highlighting Kufri jamunia. Released in 2024, this purple-fleshed potato is designed to combat "hidden hunger" by providing higher levels of Vitamin C, iron, and zinc compared to common potatoes.

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farmers and consumers
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On 1 January 2018: release of Kufri Neelkanth (+2 more) · North Indian plains
Press release 2324875Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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CAQM reviews paddy stubble management in Firozpur and Faridkot

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 17 October 2026 that a high-level team from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) visited Firozpur and Faridkot districts. The team reviewed the use of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery and the monitoring of hotspot villages to prevent paddy stubble burning during the current harvesting season.

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district administrations
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On 17 October 2026: CAQM team visit to Firozpur and Faridkot · Firozpur and Faridkot
Press release 2324755Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Agriculture Minister urges coordinated action to boost farm incomes via PMDDKY

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on 12 October 2026 that the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) prioritises 100 districts with low agricultural productivity or inadequate credit flow. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for inter-ministerial coordination and the promotion of pulses and oilseeds in rice fallow areas to increase farmers' incomes.

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districts
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On 12 October 2026: national conference on the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana · Several states
Press release 2322443Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Retail inflation in India was 5.54% in September 2026

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation announced on 12 October 2026 that provisional retail inflation for September 2026 was 5.54% year-on-year. Food inflation was higher at 7.74%, with rural inflation at 8.06% and urban at 7.18%.

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general public
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On 12 November 2026: release of CPI for October 2026 · Several states
Press release 2322244Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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CAQM monitors stubble burning prevention in Punjab districts

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted field visits and a review meeting on 10 October 2026 in Amritsar and Tarn Taran to assess measures against paddy stubble burning. The commission evaluated the deployment of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery and the use of balers to move straw to industries with boilers.

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Flying Squads
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From 1 October 2026: deployment of Flying Squads (+3 more) · 18 districts across Punjab
Press release 2321780Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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