SC tells CAQM to submit plan on stubble burning after consensus from pb, hry, u.p.

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to submit an action plan against stubble burning - one of the major causes of pollution in NCR in winter - after getting consensus from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the proposed way forward.

Dealing with the recurring problem of stubble burning witnessed by the Capital each year, a bench headed by justice Abhay S Oka said, "We request the CAQM to call for a meeting of representatives of Punjab, Haryana and UP...After considering their responses and consulting states, CAQM will come out with its own views on the issue."

As Punjab begins sowing of the non-basmati paddy crop in May every year which results in burning of stubble ...