September 28, 2023 9:00 AM

In Punjab, paddy harvesting season to start shortly and the authorities are gearing up to stop stubble-burning

In Punjab, the paddy harvesting season will start shortly and the authorities are gearing up to stop stubble burning. The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has recently reviewed the preparedness of the state government. The Commission asked for a detailed mapping of the available Crop Residue Management (CRM) machines and their optimal utilization and availability, particularly for small/ marginal farmers. The Deputy Commissioners of various districts assu...