Ferozepur sees spike in stubble burning as distt admin registers over 100 cases
DC made another appeal to farmers, urging them not to burn stubble and instead adopt environmentally friendly disposal methods to avoid harming the environment, human health, and wildlife.
Ferozepur, October 22, 2024: Despite a state-wide ban on stubble burning and strict government orders to penalize offenders, farm fire cases in Punjab continue to rise, severely impacting the region's air quality. The Ferozepur district administration has taken a firm stance against stubble burning, with over 100 cases registered so far out of 110 reported incidents. Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma shared this update, emphasizing that strict action is being taken against those who burn paddy stubble.
In just two days, with 40 incidents reported on October 20 and 35 on October 21, shockingly, only one individual has been booked so far, while 39 cases remain unaddressed despite the fields and locations being identified.
DC Sharma stated that the district is under surveillance through satellite monitoring, which immediately alerts authorities to any instance of fire. Once a fire is detected, teams comprising SDMs, DSPs, station heads, designated cluster officers, nodal officers, and other concerned department officials are dispatched to the location to take swift action.
Despite continuous efforts by the Punjab government to raise awareness among farmers about the harmful effects of stubble burning, some farmers continue to engage in this practice. As a result, the government is now enforcing stricter measures. DC made another appeal to farmers, urging them not to burn stubble and instead adopt environmentally friendly disposal methods to avoid harming the environment, human health, and wildlife.
She also highlighted that both civil and police teams have been visiting villages to educate farmers about the dangers of stubble burning. To further assist farmers, the state government has launched the 'Unnat Kisaan' mobile application. This app provides information about village-level facilitators, cluster-level heads, and the availability of agricultural machinery in various villages. Farmers can download the app, select their area, and access details on machinery mapping to aid in sustainable farming practices.
DC urged farmers to utilize these resources and avoid actions that contribute to environmental degradation.