Haryana started satellite monitoring of the region on September 22 and since then the authorities have found two instances where farmers set paddy straw afire, the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) has been informed. One more case was reported from Fatehabad, but officials are yet to confirm whether it was a case of stubble burning,” a Haryana pollution control board official said. Haryana pollution board officials said they are keeping the local administration as well as the EPCA updated on the situation.Punjab will start satellite monitoring on October 1. Stubble burning reaches its peak around October 20. It has batted for increased subsidy for purchase of equipment that eliminates the need for burning stubble and straw and recycling and reuse of this waste.

Source: The Hindu September 27, 2017 20:37 UTC