CAQM in talks with Punjab, Haryana on stubble-burning estimation
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is in talks with Punjab and Haryana to improve how stubble (farm-fire) burning is estimated. CAQM chief Rajesh Varma said fire counts reported from satellite passes may not accurately capture the extent of farm fires, and that the Commission is working with ISRO to develop better 'ground-truthing' protocols.
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- CAQM is in talks with Punjab and Haryana on stubble-burning estimation protocols.
- CAQM chief: Rajesh Varma.
- Satellite fire counts may not fully capture farm fires; CAQM is working with ISRO on 'ground-truthing'.
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