With reference to the measures taken to curb paddy stubble burning, consider the following statements: 1. The CPCB deployed flying squads across 34 districts in Punjab and Haryana. 2. The flying squads were deployed under the direction of the Ministry of Agriculture. 3. The squads are tasked with coordinating with farmers and the Parali Protection Force. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

CPCB deploys flying squads across 34 districts to prevent paddy stubble burning

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims· 16 October 2026

Environmental governance and inter-agency coordination: a GS3 case study on pollution mitigation.

Why in news

The CPCB deployed flying squads across 34 districts in Punjab and Haryana to prevent paddy stubble burning under the direction of the CAQM.

Background

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) deployed flying squads from October 1 to November 30. These squads are tasked with coordinating with farmers and the Parali Protection Force to report daily to the CAQM Cell.

Facts for Prelims

BodyCAQM: Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and adjoining areas.
FactFlying squads were deployed across 34 districts in Punjab and Haryana.
PlacePunjab and Haryana are the primary states targeted for stubble burning prevention.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the measures taken to curb paddy stubble burning, consider the following statements:

The CPCB deployed flying squads across 34 districts in Punjab and Haryana.
The flying squads were deployed under the direction of the Ministry of Agriculture.
The squads are tasked with coordinating with farmers and the Parali Protection Force.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: They were deployed under the direction of the CAQM.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the institutional and logistical challenges in curbing paddy stubble burning in the NCR region despite existing regulatory frameworks.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Enforcement gap: Coordination hurdles between CPCB, CAQM, and local Parali Protection Forces
Incentive misalignment: Lack of viable economic alternatives for farmers compared to immediate stubble burning
Data lag: Delays in real-time reporting from field squads to the CAQM Cell

Keywords: Air Quality Management · Stubble Burning · Inter-agency Coordination · Environmental Governance · Pollution Mitigation

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