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. CAQM directed state authorities to meet co-firing targets in thermal power plants and ensure farmers have timely access to Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery. The release does not say when these directions take effect.
Key points
- CAQM reviewed stubble management in Ropar, Hoshiyarpur, and Amritsar
- State authorities directed to achieve co-firing targets in thermal power plants
- Emphasis on ensuring farmers have timely access to CRM machinery
- Focus on compliance with emission norms in power plants
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- State Authorities