Haryana Pollution Control Board Launches Portal to Monitor Brick Kilns' Biomass Pellet Use
The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has launched an online portal requiring all brick kilns in non-NCR districts to register and report monthly details on the procurement and use of paddy straw-based biomass pellets. This initiative aims to monitor compliance with the Commission for Air Quality Management's phased co-firing targets, which gradually increase the use of these pellets from 20% in 2025 to 50% by 2028. Regional officers are tasked with enforcing the order and reporting compliance.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 53/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 24 Jul, 05:09 am. Other outlets followed.