SC Orders Punjab & Haryana To Stop Stubble Burning Amid Pollution
The Supreme Court in its order has directed that the state governments of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi to ensure that crop burning is stopped, for which a meeting will be convened tomorrow. It also added that the local Station House Officer (SHO) will be responsible for it under the overall supervision of the Chief Secretary. The decisiion after the Delhi AQI worsened.
Tags: Environment news, Pollution, Stubble Burning, Supreme Court, delhi pollution
Courtesy: News 18
Farmers Demand Rs 7K Per Acre To Stop Stubble Burning: Punjab
Famers in Punjab demanded 7,000 rupees compensation per acre to stop stubble burning. Reportedly, farmers are burning their stubble in their fields due to the non-availability of better options. Moreover, farmers alleged saying ''propaganda is being run against'' them. "We are burning stubble because we are helpless. To stop this practice government should provide compensation," said a farmer named Darshan to ANI.
Tags: Indian Farmers, Stubble Burning, Air Pollution, India, delhi pollution
Courtesy: ANI
NGT Directs UP Govt to Keep Check on Illegal Operations of Brick Kilns
The National Green Tribunal has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to check for illegal operation of brick-kilns to prevent polluting air in the NCR region. The bench held that brick-kiln industry alone contributes to 5-7% of PM10 emissions. It had also slammed the state Chief secretary over violating earlier orders which prohibited the activity during COVID-19 lockdown. The petitions by Journalist Shailesh Singh and others alleged 600 brick-… read-more
Tags: NGT, Delhi-NCR, Air Pollution, Stubble Burning, Brick-kiln, illegal business, Uttar Pradesh, Chief Secretary, PM10
Courtesy: The Hindu
SC Asks Former Justice Lokur to Submit Report on Stubble Burning
The Supreme court on October 16 appointed a single-member panel of former Judge Madan Bhimarao Lokur to monitor and file a report on stubble burning within two weeks. Reportedly, Justice Lokur will be assisted by the members of the National Cadet Corps, Bharat Scouts and National Service Scheme. The court also ordered the Environment Pollution Control Authority and administrative bodies of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to support the… read-more
Tags: Stubble Burning, Supreme Court, Farmers, Enviroinment, MB Lokur
Courtesy: The Hindu
UP: Over 180 FIRs Lodged In 240 Stubble Burning Cases In October
Uttar Pradesh authorities have imposed a total fine of Rs 3.5 lakh against stubble burning instances in the month of October. The state's Additional Chief Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi said that 240 stubble burning cases were reported since October 1, and over 180 FIRs have been filed. He asserted that they are creating awareness and providing "equipment related to stubble management" to farmers, in order to discourage stubble burning.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Stubble Burning, Air Pollution, Fine, Farmers
Courtesy: Business World
We Do Not Have Any Proper Solution: Punjab Farmers After Burning Stubble
The farmers from Meharbanpura village of Amritsar continued stubble burning in their fields as they "do not have any proper solution". However, one of the farmers stated that there are other sources of pollution too, but stubble burning is pointed out excessively. Punjab's Minister Aruna Chaudhary urged to stop the practice as it would worsen the COVID-19 situation as well. Reportedly, many panchayats have passed orders against stubble… read-more
Tags: Stubble Burning, Indian Farmers, Air Pollution
Courtesy: BW Businessworld
Delhi: Air Quality Index Falls Back To 'Poor' After Three Months
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) fell back to 'Poor Category' on October 7 after three months break from June, according to data by the Central Pollution Control Board. Experts stated that the changing weather and farm-fires in border states could have caused the dip. Reportedly, the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting Research stated PM 2.5 as major pollutant during winters and opined that the AQI could further worsen.
Tags: environment, Air Pollution, Delhi, Stubble Burning, SAFAR, MoEF&CC
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
RSHRC Directs Rajasthan Govt To Curb Use Of Fire-Crackers During Diwali
Saying that further air-pollution will pose a threat to COVID-19 patients, Rajasthan's State Human Rights Commission has instructed the government to curb the use of fire-crackers during Diwali. RSHRC said, pollution from crackers is harmful for asthma patients and may increase lung-infections in people. The commission took media reports into consideration while giving these directives. Justice Sharma said, “...if crackers are burst on Diwali… read-more
Tags: Rajasthan Government, human rights violation, Human Rights, Covid -19, Stubble Burning
Courtesy: Outlook India
Delhi Government To Launch Anti-Pollution Drive to Counter Stubble Burning
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced that a mega anti-pollution campaign will be launched from October 5 to deal with stubble burning. He added that the Union government as well as adjoining states have been requested to use the chemical developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Reportedly, the farmers have to fill a form stating details along with the date, on which the government can spray the chemical.
Tags: Delhi, Stubble Burning, Indian Farmers
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
MoEFCC Holds Meeting with States Adjoining Delhi to Discuss Stubble Burning
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) met with the environment ministers from states adjoining Delhi, to discuss the stubble burning issue. The virtual meeting which was held on October 1 was attended by Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had written to the Ministry, suggesting the use of… read-more
Tags: Stubble Burning, Air Pollution, ICAR, Union Environment Ministry
Courtesy: ANI News