Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has reported 1,007 stubble-burning incidents as of October 29, 2026, with Tarn Taran emerging as the worst-affected district, accounting for 397 cases. Amritsar and Ferozepur followed with 171 and 104 incidents, respectively, according to the latest monitoring data.
The figures indicate that Tarn Taran alone contributed nearly 40 per cent of the total reported cases, highlighting the continued challenge of controlling crop residue burning during the harvesting season.
Of the 1,007 incidents recorded across the state, authorities physically verified crop burning at 379 locations, while field impact was reported in 778 cases. The monitoring data also shows that 246 FIRs have been registered in connection with the violations.
Environmental compensation crosses Rs 17 lakh
Enforcement measures have included financial penalties against those found responsible for stubble burning. The state has imposed environmental compensation amounting to Rs 17.50 lakh, of which Rs 13.15 lakh has been recovered, according to the official figures.
The data further records 348 cases in which environmental compensation was imposed. Authorities have also issued 426 warning notices to nodal and supervisory officers as part of the monitoring and enforcement process.
Tarn Taran tops district figures
Tarn Taran reported the highest number of incidents at 397, followed by Amritsar with 171 and Ferozepur with 104. Gurdaspur recorded 72 cases, while Kapurthala reported 63 and Hoshiarpur 12.
Several districts reported comparatively fewer incidents. Ludhiana recorded six cases, Moga and Sangrur reported seven and 12 respectively, while Mansa reported no stubble-burning incidents in the data.
The state-level report also shows that 64.50 per cent of the total paddy area had been harvested as of October 29.
With harvesting activity continuing in several parts of Punjab, the latest figures underline the need for sustained monitoring and enforcement to curb stubble burning and reduce its environmental impact.
