The Centre on Tuesday, October 7, called for coordinated action among states to reduce stubble burning and control seasonal air pollution, as Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav jointly reviewed ongoing efforts in New Delhi. The meeting, held at Krishi Bhawan, brought together agriculture ministers from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and Delhi's environment minister, who joined virtually.

Awareness and coordination key, says Chouhan

Addressing the meeting, Chouhan said that lasting results in stubble management could only be achieved through awareness and participation at the grassroots. He urged states to involve panchayats, public representatives and nodal officers in educating farmers about sustainable residue management.

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