Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:23am on 16 Oct 2024,Wednesday India
The Supreme Court has directed the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) to take penal action against state government officers over the issue of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana. The court criticized both states for failing to implement effective measures to curb stubble burning, which significantly increases air pollution in Delhi and surrounding regions during winter. Citing a substantial rise in stubble burning cases, the court described the situation as "absolute defiance" of CAQM's orders. The Haryana Chief Secretary has been ordered to appear in court on October 23. The Supreme Court emphasized the urgency of addressing the issue, which continues to impact air quality in the region.
