India, July 29 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
In a major step towards ensuring comprehensive and sustained efforts for the management of paddy stubble in Punjab and Haryana, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has established a Dedicated CAQM Cell at SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab.
The newly established Cell will function throughout the year, overseeing the entire ecosystem of paddy stubble management-from planning and farmer engagement to coordinating with stakeholders and monitoring the supply chain for continuous and assured delivery of paddy straw to end-users.
In addition to its core mandate of managing paddy stubble, the Cell will also monitor and coordinate air pollution control measures in ...