Haryana Launches Dedicated Parali Protection Force to Curb Stubble Burning

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The Haryana government has introduced a dedicated Parali Protection Force to curb paddy stubble burning before harvesting begins.
Eligible farmers will receive financial compensation of ₹1,200 per acre along with machinery subsidies to encourage sustainable residue management.
A total of 8,134 nodal officers will use a dedicated mobile application to track farm fires and coordinate residue management.
Violations will lead to an FIR, monetary fine, environmental compensation charges, and a red entry in land records.

The Haryana government has introduced a dedicated Parali Protection Force to control paddy stubble burning ahead of the upcoming harvest season.
This new force will use drone surveillance and night patrolling to stop farm fires quickly.

It is a specialized monitoring and enforcement team set up at district and block levels across Haryana.
The force aims to prevent stubble burning through active field oversight, fast response, and direct support for farmers.

The main goal is to completely stop stubble burning events and improve regional air quality.
It aims to help farmers adopt sustainable residue management techniques using modern machinery and cash incentives.

The force brings together police officers, Agriculture Department staff, administrative officials, and local nodal officers for joint enforcement.
Teams will fly drones in coordination with DRIISHYA under CAQM directives and run late-evening patrols to catch night fires missed by satellites.
Farmers who burn stubble will face an FIR, monetary fines, red entry in land records, and environmental compensation charges.
The state offers ₹1,200 per acre to farmers alongside machinery subsidies, while allowing balers and rakers to move freely between districts.
A total of 8,134 nodal officers will report fires using a specialized mobile application while connecting straw collection to industrial users.

Early detection of farm fires will help lower air pollution levels in Haryana and the National Capital Region.
Combining strict rules with cash rewards and industrial use of crop straw offers farmers a practical alternative to open burning.