2,787 cases of stubble burning registered in Punjab: PPCB report reveals
Babushahi Bureau
Patiala (Punjab), November 6, 2026: Punjab has recorded 2,787 stubble-burning incidents so far this paddy season, with the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) confirming farm fires at 994 locations during on-site inspections, according to its latest report up to November 5.
The authorities have imposed environmental compensation of Rs 46.10 lakh on violators, of which Rs 24.85 lakh has been recovered. The report also records 710 FIRs against those allegedly involved in stubble burning.
In addition, red entries have been made in the Revenue Department records in 829 cases, while 786 warning notices have been issued across the state. Action has also been initiated against officials in 18 cases for alleged negligence.
Tarn Taran Tops District-Wise Stubble-Burning Count
Tarn Taran has reported the highest number of incidents, with 586 cases, including 294 locations where stubble burning was confirmed during inspections.
Other districts with significant numbers of reported incidents include:
- Ferozepur: 361
- Sangrur: 240
- Amritsar: 221
- Bathinda: 216
- Patiala: 156
In Patiala district, 27 FIRs have been registered and environmental compensation of Rs 2.15 lakh has been imposed.
87.60% of Paddy Harvesting Completed
The PPCB report further states that paddy harvesting had been completed across 87.60% of Punjab’s total paddy area of 32.87 lakh hectares by November 5.
Despite administrative monitoring and enforcement measures, incidents of crop residue burning continue to be reported from several districts, keeping the issue of agricultural pollution in focus during the harvesting season.