Chandigarh, November 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab has recorded 5,785 stubble burning incidents during the ongoing paddy harvesting season, with authorities imposing environmental compensation worth Rs 2.09 crore as enforcement measures continue across the state.
Nearly 98 per cent of paddy harvesting has been completed, but incidents of crop residue burning remain under scrutiny. According to the latest report of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), released on November 13, the state has registered 5,785 cases so far this year.
The report states that 5,312 fields were inspected, while 2,347 fire incidents were physically verified. Authorities registered 2,095 environmental compensation cases and imposed penalties totalling Rs 2,09,15,000. Of this amount, Rs 39.35 lakh has been recovered.
Enforcement action has also resulted in the registration of 1,669 FIRs, red entries in 1,971 land revenue records and the issuance of 1,603 warning notices.
Patiala district has reported 388 stubble burning incidents, with around 98 per cent of its paddy harvesting completed. Officials inspected 340 fields and physically verified fires at 217 locations. A total of 162 environmental compensation cases were registered, attracting fines of Rs 8.15 lakh, of which Rs 3 lakh has been recovered. The district also recorded 209 FIRs, 136 red entries in revenue records and 390 warning notices.
Ferozepur topped the district-wise list with 794 incidents, followed by Tarn Taran with 695 and Sangrur with 674. Ludhiana reported 300 cases, while Fazilka recorded 211.
The PPCB report further noted that no charge sheets had been issued and no suspension orders had been passed against nodal or supervisory officers as of November 13.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and take action against farmers found burning paddy residue.
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