India, Sept. 27 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held review meetings with representatives of the Punjab and Haryana state governments on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, to assess preparedness for preventing stubble burning during the upcoming paddy harvesting season.

During the meetings, both states presented updates on the implementation of their respective action plans for the year. CAQM chairperson Rajesh Verma also outlined key action points for the states to strengthen pollution control measures.

It was decided that flying squad teams would be deployed in both states to monitor progress. The state governments were asked to facilitate the squads' work and provide regular updates. Additionally, CAQM announce...