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CAQM Directs Punjab, Haryana to Get Drones to Track Stubble Fires in Real Time
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Punjab and Haryana governments to start procuring drones for the harvest season to detect crop-residue burning in real-time.
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CAQM Directs Punjab, Haryana to Get Drones to Track Stubble Fires in Real Time
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Punjab and Haryana governments to start procuring drones for the harvest season to detect crop-residue burning in real-time. The CAQM had carried out a pilot project in Patiala district in May, which found visuals to be clear and accurate, allowing them to pinpoint farm fire incidents. The CAQM's move aims to reduce air pollution caused by stubble burning during the harvest season. The Punjab and Haryana governments have been directed to procure drones to track stubble fires in real-time, which will help in reducing air pollution.
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