Every year with the onset of winter, pollution levels in Delhi-NCR start increasing. A similar situation occurred this year. Pollution and smog appear in the air in Delhi as temperatures rise and wind speed slows. In fact, during this season, stubble burning also occurs in states surrounding Delhi, including Punjab and Haryana. At the same time, the amount of fines has been doubled to ensure that people do not burn stubble. In fact, the central government has doubled the amount of fines. According to the new decision, farmers who burn stubble and have less than 2 acres of land will be fined Rs 5,000, farmers with 2-5 acres of land will be fined Rs 10,000, and farmers with more than 5 acres of land will be fined Rs 5,000. Fined Rs 30,000 for burning stubble.
Doubling the fine for burning straw
Let us tell you that last month the Supreme Court also condemned stubble burning by the state government. The Supreme Court has condemned state governments for imposing lighter fines on people affected by stubble burning. Since then, the central government has doubled the amount of fines for straw burning. The central government took a tough stance and doubled the amount of fines. Please be informed that these rules have been amended in the National Capital Region and surrounding areas under the Air Quality Management Board Act, 2021. Let us tell you that now, farmers who burn stubble and have land area less than 2 acres will be fined Rs 5,000, farmers owning 2-5 acres of land will be fined Rs 10,000 and farmers who own land will be fined Rs 10,000. Land exceeding 5 acres will attract a fine of Rs 30,000.
Delhi air quality index crosses 400
Let us tell you that the air quality index has crossed 400 in different parts of the capital Delhi. Alipur 386, Anand Vihar 426, Ashok Vihar 417, Ayanagar 349, Bawana 411, Burari 377, Chandni Chowk 301, CRRI Mathura Road 340, Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range 370, DTU 378 and Dwarka Sector 8 recorded an AQI of 380. Let us tell you that pollution levels are likely to increase in the coming days.
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