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Agriculture
Punjab Deploys 125 Drones to Crack Down on Stubble Burning
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 02:15 PM
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The Punjab government will use 125 surveillance drones and ground protection forces to curb illegal stubble burning in farms.
Punjab's agriculture department announced a new enforcement drive aimed at stopping the open burning of crop residue, a practice that contributes to severe air‑quality problems each winter. The plan involves deploying a fleet of 125 drones equipped with real‑time imaging to monitor agricultural fields across the state.
The aerial units will work in tandem with on‑ground protection forces that will intervene when illegal burning is detected, ensuring swift action and compliance with existing environmental regulations.
Officials said the combined aerial‑ground approach is expected to significantly reduce the frequency of stubble fires, protect farmers from penalties, and improve air quality for residents of Punjab and neighboring regions.
The aerial units will work in tandem with on‑ground protection forces that will intervene when illegal burning is detected, ensuring swift action and compliance with existing environmental regulations.
Officials said the combined aerial‑ground approach is expected to significantly reduce the frequency of stubble fires, protect farmers from penalties, and improve air quality for residents of Punjab and neighboring regions.