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CAQM directs Punjab officials to increase paddy stubble use and stop burning

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 24 October 2026 that the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed paddy stubble management in Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts. The Commission directed officials to maximize the use of stubble as fuel in industries, brick kilns, and power plants to eliminate stubble burning.

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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24 October 2026
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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.

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Not stated in the document · Punjab
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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23 October 2026
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CAQM urges Punjab and Haryana to take prompt action against air pollution

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held review meetings with the governments of Punjab and Haryana on 22 October 2026 to address air pollution. The Commission focused on preventing paddy stubble burning through the use of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery and monitoring via drones and satellite alerts.

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State Departments, District Administrations and enforcement agencies
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On 22 October 2026: Review meetings with Punjab and Haryana governments · Punjab and Haryana
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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22 October 2026
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Environment Minister urges coordinated action to advance India's circular economy

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 22 October 2026 that the government is using regulatory reforms and digital systems to promote a circular economy. Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav stated that sector-specific rules for nine waste streams have been introduced, with nearly 499.60 lakh metric tonnes of waste processed to date.

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producers, importers and brand owners
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On 22 October 2026: Circular Economy Conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) · Across India
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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22 October 2026
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CAQM directs Delhi agencies to strengthen dust pollution mitigation

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 21 October 2026 that the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held a review meeting with Delhi Government agencies. The Commission directed the MCD to improve dust mitigation on roads and open areas, and the DPCC to coordinate efforts across agencies.

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District Magistrates of GNCTD
When · Where
On 21 October 2026: Review meeting on dust pollution (+1 more) · respective jurisdictions in Delhi
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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21 October 2026
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Stage-I of GRAP invoked in Delhi-NCR due to poor air quality

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 21 October 2026 that the CAQM Sub-Committee has invoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the entire NCR with immediate effect. This decision follows a rise in the daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) to 245, placing it in the 'Poor' category.

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agencies, industries, and vehicle owners
When · Where
From 21 October 2026: invocation of Stage-I of GRAP · entire NCR
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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21 October 2026
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