Punjab’s ‘stubble revolution’ taking shape, says CAQM chief after Patiala review

Patiala, November 6, 2025:

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) chairperson Rajesh Verma on Thursday reviewed paddy-residue management in Patiala district and the co-firing of biomass pellets at Nabha Power Limited’s Rajpura thermal plant, saying Punjab is now witnessing a “stubble revolution” with farmers monetising paddy straw and fire incidents declining year-on-year.

Accompanied by CAQM member secretary Tarun Kumar Pithode, Verma inspected the plant’s process of blending biomass pellets with coal and met district officials to assess on‑ground measures. He noted visible improvement over the same period last year, remarking that conditions were markedly clearer compared with his November 13 visit

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