Punjab witnessed 52% dip in incidents of paddy straw burning in last three years
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, September 30-
Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday batted for a sustained campaign to make the farmers aware about the paddy straw management to further reduce the incidents of paddy straw burning in the state.
Chairing a meeting for preparations regarding crop residue management, the CM said that the farmers must be made aware of the hazards of paddy straw burning through Communication campaign adding that they must be made aware about the provisions of subsidy on straw management equipment. He further said that farmers must also be informed about reduction in cost of managing straw through Custom Hiiring Centres. Bhagwant Singh Mann also advocated establishment of Custom Hiring centre (CHC) at Panchayats and other common places.
The CM also directed the DC to launch a vigorous campaign to make the farmers aware of the hazards of paddy straw burning. He said that it will help in transforming the war against paddy straw burning into mass movement.