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Punjab News On Tuesday, the Supreme Court gave a freeze to the Punjab government in the case of stubble burning in Punjab. The court made a strong comment against the Punjab government and said that stubble burning is equivalent to killing people. An exception to this has now been made strict by the National Green Tribunal.
The Green Tribunal issued a notice to the Chief Secretary. After the hearing of the Supreme Court, the Punjab government has come down hard on the stubble burners. Under this, the Punjab government has made strict on those who harm the environment.
Farmers found in red entry
According to the data till November 5, 264 farmers have been included among the farmers who have burnt the straw. These farmers who violate the rules have been put in red entry. About this, Chairman of Punjab Pollution Control Board Adarsh Pal Singh said that these farmers will not be able to take advantage of any scheme of Punjab government. He said that the government is doing its work and the government is also making the farmers aware.
‘Red entry farmers will not get subsidy’
Farmers will also be deprived of subsidy. The farmers whose name is in red entry will be deprived of government facilities. Not only this, it will become difficult for them to sell their land and buy land. Punjab Pollution Board Chairman Adarsh Pal gave this information. He said that strict action will continue against the farmers who burn stubble. So that the environment cannot be damaged.
There will be fewer cases in the coming days
He said that despite constant awareness by the government, farmers are constantly setting straw on fire. This is quite alarming. However, compared to the last two years, the cases of stubble burning have decreased this year. It is expected that the practice of stubble burning among farmers will decrease in the near future.
The air of Punjab is becoming toxic
Even after the efforts of the Punjab government, if we look at the report of the last 10 days, the cases of stubble burning have increased by 27 percent. However, the government is constantly saying that it is making farmers aware about straw. The government gave the farmers the machinery to solve the stubble problem. Despite this, the farmers of the state are not refraining from stubble burning. The cases of stubble burning are increasing due to which the air of Punjab is also becoming toxic.
1694 farmers fined 45.53 lakh rupees
While the cases of stubble burning are increasing continuously in Punjab, the government is not shying away from taking action against the guilty farmers. According to PPCB data, till now 1694 farmers have been challaned for stubble burning and they have been fined Rs 45.53 lakh. According to Chairman Adarsh Paul Vig, strict action will be taken against those who violated the rules. Adarsh said that farmers should refrain from stubble burning as it harms the environment. Farmers should make proper use of straw using the machinery provided by the government. This will also give them financial benefits and support from the government.
A numbered suspension of Moga
Strict action has been taken by the district administration in the case of stubble burning in Moga. It is being told that District Magistrate Kulwant Singh has canceled the number plate of Jagsir Singh of village Fatehgarh Korotana on the charge of violating the rules regarding stubble burning in Moga. The DC in the issued orders said that Jagsir Singh has violated the numbering rules. He said that Jagsir Singh has given the land to Jalandhar Road H.P. He set fire to straw in his land near the petrol pump of village Fatehgarh Courtana.
The residents of the city demanded action
He did not stop when the villagers stopped him. After which all the residents of the city have demanded action against Jagsir Singh Nambardar. Therefore, Jagsir Singh Nambardar Village Fatehgarh Korotana Tehsil Dharamkot District Moga was removed from the responsibility of Nambardar until further orders.
The farmer spoke, we are being disgraced
Farmer leaders of Punjab said on Tuesday that they are being unnecessarily maligned for air pollution in Delhi. He said that the main sources of pollution in the national capital are industries, vehicles and construction sector and not stubble burning. It is worth noting that burning of paddy stubble in Punjab and Haryana every year in October and November is considered to be the cause of increasing pollution level in Delhi. The Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP have blamed stubble burning in each other’s states for the recent deterioration in air quality in the national capital.
NGT strict on Punjab government
Expressing concern over stubble burning due to increasing air pollution in Delhi, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) yesterday issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Punjab and Member Secretary of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The hearing of this matter will be held today. Along with this, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has set a target to reduce stubble burning cases by 50 percent. The NGT may also seek a report on this.
Major cause of pollution is straw burning-NGT
The NGT report said stubble burning in Punjab in winter is the biggest cause of pollution in Delhi and adjoining NCR. In fact, NGT chairman Justice Prakash Srivastava and expert member A. The attention of the Senthil Veil bench was drawn to the PPCB report, following which the NGT took suo moto action. In which three years of comparative data on incidents of stubble burning were given along with the names of hotspot districts known for setting fires in fields.
The process of stubble burning continues for 75 days
The NGT bench said that the stubble burning period is mainly from September 15 to November 30. During this period, concerned authorities need to be vigilant by identifying violators and adopting corrective measures including imposition of fines.
The NGT bench also recorded the report of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas. Actual calculations of stubble burning incidents in 2022 and targets to reduce them during this period were given. The tribunal directed the PPCB to prepare and keep on record an area-wise crop residue management plan.
The fire started by the farmer was extinguished by the agriculture department
At some distance from the bank colony of Batala, a farmer set fire to his fields, after receiving the information, the officer of the agriculture department, cluster officer Baljinder Singh Johal, along with his colleagues, reached the spot and tried to extinguish the fire, but S. Due to the huge flames, it became difficult to control the fire, after which fire brigade vehicles had to be called to the spot.
After a lot of trouble, the fire was brought under control. At present, the officials called the Patwari on the spot and asked him to file a report and asked that a police report should also be filed against the farmer who owns this field. The quality of the land should not be reduced by setting fire in the fields. Burning stubble causes pollution and people become victims of diseases.
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