Stubble burning cases rise in Ludhiana, leaves of agriculture staff cancelled
Following 106 stubble burning incidents in Ludhiana district, the agriculture department has cancelled employees' leaves and ordered them to monitor fields even on Diwali.
An increase in stubble burning cases has been recorded in Ludhiana district over the past two days. A total of 106 incidents of fire have come to light from across the district so far. During the same period last year, this count was 113.
In view of the rising number of cases, the Director of the Agriculture Department has directed officials and employees working at the ground level to remain alert. Taking immediate action, the administration has stopped the leaves of all employees.
According to the decision of the agriculture department, monitoring teams will remain stationed in villages during the festive season and especially on Diwali. The administration aims to take prompt action as soon as any incident of fire in the fields is detected.
According to Chief Agriculture Officer Gurdeep Singh, although incidents are fewer this time compared to last year, the government is not in favor of showing any laxity. He has appealed to farmers not to burn stubble and to use government machines and new methods to maintain soil fertility and curb pollution.
Key developments
- Stubble burning incidents reach 106 in Ludhiana district
- Agriculture department cancels all leaves of field employees
- Administrative teams to remain deployed in villages and fields even on Diwali
