Punjab E News: 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 and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Gandhi personally got onto a tractor and demonstrated post-harvest tilling with the farmers.
This was not merely an administrative activity but an emotional message: “Stubble burning is not compulsory; if we work together, every problem can be solved.” They delivered the powerful message that burning crop residue is a bad habit that can be changed through understanding and cooperation, rather than a compulsion.
The Mann Government has repeatedly proven that governance is not just about issuing orders but about standing with the public. Whether it is improving education, expanding health services, or taking steps towards environmental protection, the government has emerged as the “voice that arose from the people.” Moga administration’s initiative strengthens the Mann government’s belief that “If the farmer is the backbone of Punjab, the environment is its soul.”
The smoke from stubble burning is a major cause of road accidents. Thousands of accidents occur in North India every year due to this thick fog, causing numerous innocent fatalities. By avoiding stubble burning, the air will not only remain clean but roads will also be safer, saving lives. This initiative by the Moga administration, under the guidance of the Mann Government, is a concrete effort to reduce the number of accidents and improve air quality.
This is true service that secures life from the fields onward. The Moga administration has proved that when the government, officials, and farmers move together, no problem is too big. Today, Punjab is moving in a new direction—where there will be greenery, not smoke, in the fields, where roads will be safe, and where the name “Mann” will become a thought, not just a person.
This step is a significant effort toward environmental protection and a symbol of the “Mann Government’s” philosophy: one that believes in bringing about change by working alongside people at the grassroots level. The spirit with which the Bhagwant Mann Government implemented schemes for stubble management, crop diversification, and environmental conservation has been realized by the Moga administration through their actions.
When officers descend to the fields to support the farmers, it signifies not only administrative responsibility but also an emotional connection with the public. The sight was deeply touching for every farmer—it showed that the government and administration are not just commanding authorities but a family walking together. This initiative conveyed the emotional message: “The health of Mother Earth is our responsibility, and when the farmer and the government walk together, every field can be filled with greenery.”
Officials visited several villages in the Bagha Purana block and demonstrated tilling of harvested fields to showcase stubble management techniques. DC Setia stated that the district administration is making solid efforts to encourage farmers to adopt scientific and eco-friendly methods for managing paddy residue. “We are ensuring easy access to eco-friendly farm machinery so that no farmer burns stubble due to the unavailability of equipment,” he said. SSP Ajay Gandhi added that the police are working in tandem with the civil administration to curb incidents of stubble burning and ensure the effective compliance of related rules.
This year, in addition to the 4,800 machines already available in the district, approximately 320 modern agricultural machines have been provided to farmers on subsidy. Furthermore, storage sites have been created on 62 acres in 40 villages for storing stubble bales. To monitor and act on stubble burning incidents, the district administration has deployed 27 cluster officers and 152 nodal officers. Such efforts truly are steps towards a “New Thought, New Punjab”—where development, compassion, and the environment are all in balance.
This initiative is not limited to environmental protection; it also has a direct impact on public life and safety. When stubble is not burned, roads remain safe, the possibility of accidents decreases, and the air stays clean. This is why the Mann Government’s policy is proving beneficial for farmers, administration, and the public alike. The Moga example proves that when the administration walks hand-in-hand with the farmer, change is possible. By curbing the habit of stubble burning, reducing accidents, and securing the environment, the Mann Government has shown that safety, greenery, and responsibility are possible together.
This initiative by the Moga SSP and DC, under the leadership of the Mann Government, is a strong step toward stubble management, accident reduction, and a greener future.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has proven from the start that governance is not just sitting in offices but going among the people. Initiatives like machinery subsidies for stubble management, alternative crop schemes, and awareness campaigns have earned the trust of the farmers. This is true development when policies step out of paper and into the fields. “Where the administration becomes an example.” This new mindset, under the Mann Government’s leadership, is not only protecting the environment but once again filling Punjab with greenery and hope. This is not just an administrative initiative—it is the identity of the new Punjab.
