Page 10 - Latest Updates on Stubble burning
Environment ministry makes action plan for tackling winter pollution
UP, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan to focus on hotspots, CPCB to do ground monitoring of stubble burning
 "Environment ministry makes action plan for tackling winter pollution")
Can't give Rs 100 per quintal incentive to stop stubble burning: EPCA
Farmers say the incentive can help them cover the cost of fuel used in operating machinery for in-situ management of stubble
 "Can't give Rs 100 per quintal incentive to stop stubble burning: EPCA")
Delhi's air in moderate category today, likely to turn poor by Friday
Delhi recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 160 at 10:30 am, which falls in the moderate category. The 24-hour average AQI on Tuesday was 177
Harvester machines in Punjab without super straw management to be impounded
Punjab Pollution Control Board has ordered to effectively curb stubble burning during the paddy harvesting season
 "Harvester machines in Punjab without super straw management to be impounded")
Plea in HC to prevent stubble burning amid Covid-19 problems in Delhi
Delhi High Court sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking immediate steps to prevent stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana on the grounds it would aggravate Covid-19-related problems
Punjab appoints 8k officers, to give agri-machines to check stubble burning
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh appealed to farmers not to burn crop residue, as it could aggravate Covid-19 conditions apart from leading to pollution
Stubble burning continues in Amritsar as alternative methods are expensive
Stubble burning in Amritsar has taken place unusually early this year, due to an early Kharif harvest
Scale up IARI tech to deal with stubble burning: Kejriwal to Javadekar
"IARI scientists have developed a chemical that decomposes stubble and turns it into manure. There is no need for farmers to burn stubble," Kejriwal said
North India's clean air days may be numbered as farmers clear fields
The toxic air costs the country as much as 8.5% of its GDP, according to World Bank calculations, besides shortening the lives of citizens
Punjab, Haryana to bank on more machines, biomass to reduce stubble burning
The Punjab and Haryana governments have submitted to a Supreme Court-mandated panel their action plan to check stubble burning
Stubble burning, construction waste still a major concern: Economic Survey
About 178 million tonnes of surplus crop residues are available in the country. Burning of these residues leads to rise in pollutant levels and deterioration of air quality
Govt planning to set up 100 biogas plants to tackle crop-burning pollution
The government would earmark funds for the project that would make it attractive for farmers to sell their waste rather than burn it
 "Govt planning to set up 100 biogas plants to tackle crop-burning pollution")
Hinduja Group offers to help Punjab in addressing stubble burning problem
The offer was made during a meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Hinduja Group Chairman Prakash Hinduja, an official statement said here
Centre to come out with permanent solution to stubble burning: MoS Agri
The MoS said that the new committee will come out with a new scheme within one or two months.
Haryana reduced stubble burning by 45%, complete prevention in 2 yrs
Stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab in October-November is considered one of the major reasons behind the annual episodes of smog in Delhi-NCR
At 35%, stubble burning's share in Delhi pollution at its highest: SAFAR
However, Haryana and Punjab have recorded around 1,500 fewer farm fires in the last 24 hours
 "At 35%, stubble burning's share in Delhi pollution at its highest: SAFAR")
Air pollution: How stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana, UP is choking Delhi
The Punjab government has been trying to encourage the setting up of biomass power plants which can put crop stubble to good use
 "Air pollution: How stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana, UP is choking Delhi")
Why Patiala's farmers are reluctant to use crop waste management machines
This year the Punjab government has distributed 29,000 rotavators, Happy Seeders and Super Seeders to farmers
 "Why Patiala's farmers are reluctant to use crop waste management machines")
Delhi's air quality dips to 'severe' levels, likely to worsen on Wednesday
The air quality monitor predicted the pollution levels in Delhi-NCR are expected to enter the "severe-plus" or "emergency" category today
 "Delhi's air quality dips to 'severe' levels, likely to worsen on Wednesday")
Punjab, Haryana announce Rs 2,500 an acre incentive to stop stubble burning
MP farmers may move SC for inclusion; UP to set up biomass plants; farmers say relief too late for this year
 "Punjab, Haryana announce Rs 2,500 an acre incentive to stop stubble burning")
