Deputy Commissioner urges Punjab farmers to incorporate stubble into fields, not burn

Amritsar Deputy Commissioner addressed local farmers, emphasizing that burning crop residue releases harmful pollutants and wastes valuable organic matter. He urged them to adopt the practice of mixing stubble back into the soil, which can improve soil health and reduce air pollution. The official highlighted that existing government schemes provide equipment and subsidies to facilitate residue management. Farmers were reminded that compliance not only benefits the environment but also aligns with national agricultural sustainability goals. The statement comes amid recurring winter haze in Punjab caused by open-field burning of wheat and rice straw.