Centre asks states to go into ‘mission mode’ to curb stubble burning
The Indian Centre has urged Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi-NCR authorities to work in “mission mode” to prevent stubble burning, flagging a sharp rise in farm fires in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and environment minister Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level meeting, directing states to hold immediate meetings with district magistrates and implement practical, ground-level solutions on a war footing.
Why it matters
Stubble burning is a major contributor to air pollution, particularly in northern India, impacting public health, the environment, and agricultural productivity. This directive highlights the government's renewed focus on addressing this persistent issue, which has significant health and environmental consequences for millions.
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday asked Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi-NCR authorities to work in “mission mode” to prevent stubble burning ahead of the peak crop residue burning season, flagging a sharp rise in farm fires in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and environment minister Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level inter-ministerial meeting with state agriculture ministers and officials to review crop residue management and measures to control farm fires.“Very little time remains between the harvesting of the current crop and the sowing of the rabi crop.
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