Chandigarh, October 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab has recorded 717 stubble-burning incidents during the ongoing paddy harvesting season, with authorities confirming burning at 313 sites after inspecting 664 locations, according to the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) report up to October 27.
The report highlights Tarn Taran as the worst-affected district, with 318 reported incidents. Officials inspected 299 locations and confirmed stubble burning at 152 sites. Environmental compensation of ₹7.80 lakh was imposed in 152 cases, of which ₹2.65 lakh had been recovered. The report also recorded 64 FIRs and adverse revenue entries, known as red entries, against 152 fields in the district.
Amritsar reported 154 incidents. Following inspections at 150 locations, burning was confirmed at 75 sites. Environmental compensation of ₹3.35 lakh was imposed in 70 cases, with ₹2.85 lakh recovered. The district also recorded 24 FIRs, 57 red entries and 186 warning notices.
Ferozepur reported 42 incidents, Gurdaspur 47 and Kapurthala 46. Stubble burning was confirmed at 20 locations in Ferozepur, 17 in Gurdaspur and 15 in Kapurthala.
The report’s district-level figures list 64 FIRs in Tarn Taran and 24 in Amritsar alone, which exceeds the headline figure of 24 FIRs for the state. The overall FIR tally therefore requires clarification.
As enforcement efforts continue, a farmer support helpline has also been launched to help cultivators explore alternatives to burning paddy residue.
The Sanjha Mittar Farmer Support Centre, associated with Clean Air Punjab, AirCare Centre and Saanjh Punjab, will operate the helpline at +91 79737 27514 from 9 am to 5 pm. It aims to provide practical guidance on managing crop residue through timely and affordable alternatives.
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