Punjab stubble burning cases have reached 3,144, adding to concerns over deteriorating air quality in Delhi and surrounding regions. Authorities have imposed environmental compensation amounting to ₹54.55 lakh on 1,077 farmers found responsible for burning crop residue.
Tarn Taran recorded the highest number of incidents, with 611 cases. Farmers in the district have been fined a total of ₹13.30 lakh in environmental compensation.
Ferozepur, Sangrur and Amritsar were among the other districts that reported significant numbers of farm fire incidents. The figures highlight the continued challenge of managing agricultural residue burning across the state.
Recent Increase Raises Concerns
The latest figures indicate a recent rise in stubble-burning incidents across Punjab, despite an earlier decline in reported farm fires. The increase has renewed concerns about the impact of agricultural burning on air quality, particularly in Delhi, where pollution levels remain a major seasonal concern.
Stubble burning involves setting fire to leftover crop residue after harvesting. The practice is associated with smoke and particulate emissions that can contribute to regional air pollution.
Environmental Compensation Imposed on Farmers
Authorities have imposed a total of ₹54.55 lakh in environmental compensation on 1,077 farmers. Tarn Taran accounts for ₹13.30 lakh of the penalties, alongside its 611 recorded incidents.
The latest figures underline the continuing difficulty of curbing farm fires in Punjab. The recent increase also highlights the need for sustained efforts to prevent crop-residue burning and reduce its impact on air quality.
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