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Agriculture
Centre urges Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan to adopt ‘mission mode’ against rising stubble fires
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 11:01 PM
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The central government has asked Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to go into ‘mission mode’ to curb the recent surge in stubble burning across the two states.
The Union government has issued a directive for the state administrations of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to switch to a ‘mission mode’ aimed at curbing the recent rise in stubble burning.
The call follows reports of an upturn in farm fires in both states, prompting concerns over deteriorating air quality and health impacts.
Under the proposed mission mode, state officials are expected to intensify monitoring, enforce existing anti‑burning regulations more strictly, and launch outreach programmes to encourage farmers to adopt alternative residue‑management practices.
The central appeal reflects a broader policy focus on reducing agricultural smoke ahead of the winter season, when particulate levels typically spike.
The call follows reports of an upturn in farm fires in both states, prompting concerns over deteriorating air quality and health impacts.
Under the proposed mission mode, state officials are expected to intensify monitoring, enforce existing anti‑burning regulations more strictly, and launch outreach programmes to encourage farmers to adopt alternative residue‑management practices.
The central appeal reflects a broader policy focus on reducing agricultural smoke ahead of the winter season, when particulate levels typically spike.