Despite a marked fall from previous years, Punjab continues to battle farm fires as authorities tighten penalties and push residue management measures Punjab recorded 28 new incidents of stubble burning on Thursday, taking the total number of farm fires to 512 since 15 September, according to data from the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB). The […]
Committee recommends a capital subsidy scheme to make solar projects more financially feasible and attract investment in Punjab A government-appointed panel in Punjab has put forward a series of recommendations aimed at expanding the state’s renewable energy sector. The Renewable Energy Sector Committee has recommended a dedicated land allocation policy for solar parks. At present, […]
Central Government releases funds of Rs. 3,333 crore under the Crop Residue Management Scheme for management of paddy straw During the 45 days of the current paddy harvesting season i.e., 15 September 2023 to 29 October 2023, the total stubble burning incidents in Haryana, Punjab, NCR – UP, NCR- Rajasthan, and Delhi have come down […]
