States told to deploy drones to monitor stubble burning
The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and adjoining areas (CAQM) has urged Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab to use drone surveillance for effective monitoring of stubble burning. Drones offer a reliable and efficient solution by providing rapid deployment, high-resolution, real-time imaging, and flexible flight patterns, complementing satellite imagery and ground inspections. This technology can accurately detect active fire locations, identify smoke plumes, map affected agricultural fields, and generate time-stamped evidence for prompt enforcement action, particularly in hotspot villages and fire-prone locations.
Key Points
- CAQM urged states in the NCR and adjoining areas to deploy drones for monitoring stubble burning.
- Drones provide rapid deployment, high-resolution imaging, and real-time data for effective surveillance.
- The technology helps in accurately detecting active fire locations and generating evidence for enforcement.
- Monitoring should focus on paddy cultivation areas, especially identified hotspot villages.
Exam Facts
- Body: Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and adjoining areas (CAQM).
- States urged: Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab.
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