Ahead of harvest season, Punjab is implementing a data-driven strategy to combat stubble burning. Villages are categorized by fire incident history to enable targeted interventions. Strict penalties, ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹30,000, will be enforced for violations, with repeat offenders facing legal action. Real-time monitoring and inter-departmental coordination are key to the “zero tolerance” approach.
Punjab government rolls out fresh strategy to combat stubble burning
