Punjab Stubble Burning Cases Rise Slightly in New Season

As the harvesting season starts, the number of incidents of farmers burning crop residue has been monitored.

In the first week, there were 64 cases overall, with most in Punjab.

This is a slight increase in Punjab but a decrease compared to last year across all states.

Stubble burning is often done to clear fields quickly.

The Punjab government is trying to help farmers manage the crop residue through awareness campaigns and providing machinery to reduce burning.

The Supreme Court has inquired about the situation of stubble burning and the government’s actions.