Punjab Farm Fires Draw Stern Warning From Air Body
The Commission for Air Quality Management held a meeting on the high number of farm fires in Punjab. Recent data indicated a significant increase in stubble burning cases across various districts. The commission emphasised the need for stricter monitoring and accountability, signalling it wants tighter checks on the problem.
Context
Stubble burning is when farmers burn leftover crop stalks after harvest, a practice that adds heavy smoke to the air over north India each autumn. Air quality in Delhi often worsens around Diwali, so such fires draw close attention.
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