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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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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
Press release 2327597Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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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
Press release 2326828Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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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
Press release 2326787Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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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
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On 21 October 2026: Review meeting on dust pollution (+1 more) · respective jurisdictions in Delhi
Press release 2326148Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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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
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From 21 October 2026: invocation of Stage-I of GRAP · entire NCR
Press release 2326133Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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NBA distributes Rs 1.19 crore to State and UT Biodiversity Boards

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 17 October 2026 that the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 1.19 crore to 29 State Biodiversity Boards and one Union Territory Biodiversity Council. These funds, collected from companies using agricultural biological resources like maize, rice, pearl millet, and cotton, are intended for biodiversity conservation and community welfare.

Who it affects
State Biodiversity Boards and the Union Territory Biodiversity Council
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On 19 October 2026: seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17) · Several states
Press release 2324757Official 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.

Who it affects
district administrations
When · Where
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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Environment Minister meets start-ups for tech-driven air pollution solutions in Delhi-NCR

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 17 October 2026 that Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav interacted with start-ups to find affordable and scalable technology to fight air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The initiative aims to use artificial intelligence, drones, and sensors for real-time monitoring of emissions, traffic congestion, and crop-residue burning.

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technology innovators and policymakers
When · Where
On 17 October 2026: interaction between Union Environment Minister and start-ups · Delhi-NCR
Press release 2324638Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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