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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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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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17 October 2026
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