These changes reflect the amendment to the rules governing the imposition of environmental compensation for stubble burning under the Commission for Air Quality Management ...

As the capital and National Capital Region struggle with increasing air pollution, the Centre announced on Thursday an increase in penalties for farmers engaging in stubble burning. The move is aimed ...

To combat worsening air quality, the Indian government has doubled penalties for farmers engaging in stubble burning.

Farmers with over five acres will incur a Rs 30,000 fine. The new rules, titled Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (Imposition, Collection, and ...