Rapid Fire
Parali Protection Force
- 16 May 2025
- 2 min read
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to establish a Parali Protection Force to curb stubble burning, a major cause of air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
- Key Directives by CAQM:
- Formation of Parali Protection Force: A dedicated force at district/block levels consisting of police, agriculture officers, and officials for 24/7 to monitor and prevent stubble burning.
- Penalties for Burning: Farmers face environmental compensation fines and "Red Entries" in farm records for stubble burning.
- Support for Farmers: Assign a nodal officer for every 50 farmers for monitoring and assistance, provide rent-free Crop Residue Management (CRM) machines via Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs), and replace outdated machines by August 2025.
- Storage and Utilization: Use Govt/Panchayat land for storing paddy straw bales and establish a district-level supply chain for residue collection, storage, and bioenergy use.
- Digital Monitoring: Setup real-time online platform to track paddy residue generation and use.
- CAQM is a statutory body formed under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas, Act 2021 to formulate air pollution control strategies for Delhi-NCR and the adjoining areas.
| Read More: Addressing India’s Stubble Burning Issue |
