Kapurthala News: Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal today flagged off awareness vans from the district administrative complex to spread awareness against stubble burning.
Mr. Panchal said these ultra-modern vehicles will be instrumental in awakening the farmers about the need for paddy straw management.
He added that paddy stubble is useful for the farmers and should not be burnt as crop residue can play an important role in enhancing the fertility of the soil if harvested in the field with the help of ultra-modern equipment.
He said the burning of stubble poses a danger to the environment and must be avoided at every cost.
He also asked the agriculture department, PPCB, department of co-operative societies, rural development and panchayats, education, and others to intensify awareness activities in villages through public meetings, seminars, public announcements, etc.
CAO Dr H PS Bharot , Dr Jaspal Singh ADO and AEO Parminder Kumar were also present on the occasion.
