The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on October 16, 2026, issued a notification regarding CAQM’s review of stubble burning prevention measures in Punjab’s Moga District.
The following has been stated: -
•The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted a field visit to Moga district, Punjab, on October 16, 2026, to review enforcement measures for preventing stubble burning during the paddy harvesting season.
•The delegation assessed district preparedness, hotspot villages, deployment of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery, and in-situ and ex-situ paddy residue management.
•It emphasised continuous surveillance, inter-departmental coordination, and timely preventive action to curb stubble burning incidents.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: 2324555]
