Agriculture & Stubble Burning
Stubble burning is one of Punjab's top contributors to winter smog. EPA Punjab deploys aerial thermal drone patrols and anti-smog rapid enforcement squads to detect, report, and penalise field burning, supplemented by coordination with district administrations.
Stubble burning is one of Punjab's top contributors to winter smog. EPA Punjab deploys aerial thermal drone patrols and anti-smog rapid enforcement squads to detect, report, and penalise field burning, supplemented by coordination with district administrations.
EPA Punjab enforces Punjab Environmental Quality Standards (PEQS), requires continuous emission telemetry, and monitors industrial effluents across all major economic sectors in Punjab under the Punjab Environmental Protection Act 1997.
Compliance & Enforcement in the Agriculture & Stubble Burning
Organizations across the sector partner with EPA Punjab to improve operational resilience, strengthen manufacturing and operational performance, and position themselves for long-term growth while remaining compliant.
Regulatory Standards & PEQS Limits
All facilities operating under Agriculture & Stubble Burning must maintain verified compliance with provincial gaseous emissions, industrial wastewater effluents, ambient air thresholds, and heavy metal concentrations under PEPA 1997.
Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) & Stack Telemetry
Mandatory real-time telemetry integration with the EPA Central Environmental Command Room (CECR). Automated diagnostic sensors trigger instantaneous inspection notices whenever PEQS thresholds are breached.
Licensing, IEE/EIA Clearances & Environmental Approvals
Statutory environmental approval, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) / Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) verification, and periodic operational NOC maintenance.
Technical Guidelines & Environmental Audit Checklists
Comprehensive sector-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), self-monitoring and reporting (SMART) protocols, environmental audit checklists, and cleaner production guidelines.
