Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Punjab CM Mann Addresses Stubble Burning, GST, and Floods
Punjab's Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, is working to reduce the burning of crop waste by educating farmers and giving them special machines.
The state saw a big drop in these fires last year.
Mann also talked about the government's plans to fix flood damage, including clearing rivers and helping farmers.
He wants the central government to pay what it owes the state and also addressed other issues.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann discussed stubble burning, GST, and flood relief efforts.
The government is conducting awareness camps and providing machinery to combat stubble burning.
Mann highlighted a significant reduction in farm fires in 2024 compared to the previous year.
The CM stated that desilting of rivers will begin soon to address flood damage.
Mann demanded that the Centre release GST dues to the states.
- Who
- Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Government
- What
- Press conference addressing stubble burning, GST, and flood-related issues
- When
- September 22
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To discuss government initiatives and respond to questions on various issues
- Event
- Press Conference
- Focus
- Stubble burning, GST dues, and flood relief
- Punjab CM
- Bhagwant Mann
- Stubble Burning Initiatives
- Awareness camps and CRM machinery
- Flood Relief
- Desilting rivers, assessment of damage, compensation
