India raises fines for stubble burning as pollution crisis worsens in Delhi

businesstoday.in

The Indian government has increased fines for farmers who burn crop stubble, with penalties now reaching Rs 30,000 for those with more than five acres. Fines for smaller plots have also doubled, aimed at reducing pollution in Delhi. These new rules, effective immediately, were enacted without public consultation and follow criticism from the Supreme Court regarding previous fines. The court found earlier penalties ineffective due to delays in enforcement. Delhi's air quality remains poor, with an index reading of 356, indicating hazardous conditions. In response, the Delhi Environment Minister has launched an anti-waste-burning campaign to address the ongoing pollution crisis.


With a significance score of 4.2, this news ranks in the top 8% of today's 18017 analyzed articles.

Get summaries of news with significance over 5.5 (usually ~10 stories per week). Read by 9000 minimalists.