Historic Win! Mann Govt’s Scientific Strategy Achieves 94% Reduction in Stubble Burning; Centre Approves ‘Punjab Model’ for Nationwide Rollout The Punjab government proudly announced today that it has achieved a historic 94% reduction in stubble burning incidents in the fields. This success sets an example for India and proves the effectiveness of the farmer-first, science-based … Read more
Punjab’s soil has always testified to the hard work of its farmers. When this earth burns, the sky fills with smoke, polluting the air and claiming countless lives. The tradition of stubble burning, once a necessity, is now demanding change. The Moga district is setting an example for this transformation, where Deputy Commissioner Sagar Setia … Read more
Zero Burning, Double Earning! Mann Government’s Action Plan-2025! Stubble Now ‘Green Gold’, Punjab Farmer to Become Smart Businessman Just as North India braces itself for post-paddy harvest smog, the Punjab government has launched its Action Plan-2025, announcing an initiative to completely eliminate the age-old practice of stubble burning. Led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, … Read more
In a decisive move towards addressing the pressing concern of stubble burning and fostering sustainable agriculture practices in the state, the Punjab Government has unveiled a comprehensive and ambitious Information, Education and Communication (IEC) plan for Crop Residue Management (CRM), announced S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Punjab. Sharing the details … Read more
Strict action in Moga to curb stubble burning. In a stringent response to rising incidents of stubble burning in Moga, Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Sarangal has issued show cause notices to two Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), a Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO), and two Station House Officers (SHOs), among other officials, for alleged lapses in controlling … Read more
A Gujjar- Mashoor Ali, helped beat Stubble burning stress, set examples for many M4PNews|Chandigarh “You already have answers around you, when you wish to do something good for all, rest all are excuses”. This is what a group of Rajpura based village Alampur Farmers has proved and continuously showing the path to fellow farmers. They … Read more
Three-fold risk increase of respiratory diseases from crop residue burning Economic loss estimated to be nearly USD 30 billion annually Living in districts with air pollution from intense crop residue burning (CRB) is a leading risk factor for acute respiratory infection (ARI), especially among children less than five years, in northern India. Additionally, CRB also … Read more