Archive · 1 Oct 2025

Farmers Slam Crackdown on Stubble Burning in Punjab

Farmers Slam Crackdown on Stubble Burning in Punjab

Punjab farmers are being penalized for burning crop residue after harvest.

Despite a ban, they continue burning to quickly prepare fields for the next crop, wheat.

The government is taking action, including fines and legal cases.

Farmers are upset about the crackdown and want financial help for managing crop residue.

They feel the government is unfairly targeting them while ignoring other pollution sources like industry.

This disagreement is happening during the critical time when they must prepare their fields for the next sowing season.

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