CREAMS bulletin detects 287 crop-residue burning incidents across 7 states
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Agricultural waste management and air pollution: a GS3 case study on environmental impact and biomass utilization.
Why in news
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute's CREAMS bulletin detected 287 crop-residue burning incidents across 7 states between September 15 and October 6, 2026.
Background
The CREAMS bulletin identified 287 incidents across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of incidents at 118, followed by Punjab (88) and Uttar Pradesh (65).
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCREAMS: A bulletin by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute to detect crop-residue burning.
- FactMadhya Pradesh recorded 118 crop-residue burning incidents between September 15 and October 6, 2026.
- FactPunjab and Uttar Pradesh recorded 88 and 65 crop-residue burning incidents respectively during the same period.
Prelims practice question
With reference to crop-residue burning incidents detected by the CREAMS bulletin between September 15 and October 6, 2026, consider the following statements:
- Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of incidents with 118 cases.
- Punjab recorded the highest number of incidents among all states mentioned.
- A total of 287 crop-residue burning incidents were detected across 7 states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of incidents at 118.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the environmental and health implications of crop-residue burning in Northern India and evaluate the role of biomass utilization in mitigating these issues.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Air quality degradation: High particulate matter concentration affecting regional respiratory health
- Waste-to-wealth transition: Economic viability of biomass utilization vs traditional burning practices
- Technological intervention: Scaling real-time monitoring systems to enforce agricultural best practices
Keywords: Crop-residue burning · Biomass utilization · Air pollution · Agricultural waste management · Real-time monitoring
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