In an effort to combat rising pollution levels, the central government has announced a significant hike in penalties for stubble burning. The new fines target farmers based on the size of their landholdings, with penalties doubling across categories. According to the revised structure, farmers with landholdings of less than 2 acres will now face fines of INR 5,000, while those with 2 to 5 acres will be charged INR 10,000. For farmers with over 5 acres, the fine has been increased to INR 30,000. This step aims to discourage the practice, which has been a major contributor to air pollution in northern India during the winter season. Delhi Air Pollution: Experts Call Stubble Burning Only Part of Problem; 'Long-Term Sustainable Plan Needed' As AQI in National Capital Dips to ‘Very Poor’.

Centre Doubles Penalties to Combat Pollution, Farmers to Pay Up to INR 30,000 

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