KK Yadav, Secretary, Department of Coordination, was present during the visit of the Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas to the 2G Ethanol Bio-Refinery Project in Bathinda, where initiatives for sustainable paddy straw management and pollution control were reviewed.
The visit focused on strengthening the scientific management and productive utilisation of paddy straw to reduce stubble burning and its harmful impact on air quality. Discussions also covered the role of biomass-based industries in converting agricultural residue into useful resources and promoting cleaner energy.
Deputy Commissioner, Bathinda, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Bathinda, welcomed the CAQM Chairperson. KK Yadav’s presence underscored the importance of coordination among government departments in advancing sustainable agricultural practices.
The 2G ethanol project, being developed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, is designed to use paddy straw as feedstock for ethanol production. Such initiatives can create a productive market for agricultural residue, support farmers and contribute to Punjab’s efforts to address seasonal air pollution.
