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CAQM changes rules on Stubble Burning

About Commision for Air Quality Management (CAQM)

  • Statutory Body: Under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021.
  • Aim: To address air quality issues in the National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding states, including Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
  • Composition: Chairperson + 5 ex-officio members from member states + 6 other members + Technical members from CPCB, ISRO and NITI Aayog.
  • Powers
    • Issuing binding directions to state governments and local authorities.
    • Imposing penalties for non-compliance, including imprisonment of up to five years or fines up to ₹1 crore. (Under section-14)
    • Monitoring the actions taken by states to prevent stubble burning.
    • CAQM can shut down industries or cut their water and power supply if they don’t comply with regulations.

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