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CAQM and Haryana Unveil Comprehensive Plans to Eradicate Stubble Burning

New measures include Haryana's zero-burning roadmap and a 19-point directive by CAQM to tackle Delhi-NCR's winter pollution crisis.

Burning straw stubble in a wheat field on the Rohtak-Jhajjar road in Dighal village in Gurugram on May 4. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
The CAQM asked the states to constitute a “dedicated ‘Parali Protection Force’ at the district/block level”. (HT File)

Overview

  • The Haryana government has launched a zero-stubble-burning plan for the 2025 paddy harvest, aiming to eliminate residue burning entirely.
  • Haryana's initiative includes increased farmer incentives of ₹8,000 per acre, expanded access to subsidized Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery, and community rewards for compliance.
  • The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) introduced a 19-point directive requiring farm-level mapping, real-time monitoring, and the creation of a Parali Protection Force for enforcement.
  • Farmers who continue burning stubble will face penalties and 'Red Entries' in their records, potentially impacting future subsidies and benefits.
  • Haryana has seen a 29% drop in stubble-burning incidents from 2023 to 2024, credited to sustained policy efforts, farmer education, and financial support.