Kaithal cops reach out to growers not to burn stubble

Aimed at educating farmers not to burn stubble, the Kaithal police have launched a campaign across the district by reaching out to them. It has launched a campaign to curb stubble burning and prevent air pollution.

Police teams are visiting villages and farmlands to interact directly with the farmers, making them aware of the harmful effects of stubble burning on the environment and public health. SP Upasana said burning paddy residue after harvest led to a severe rise in air pollution, which adversely affected not only human health but also animals and the environment.

She explained that stubble burning reduced soil fertility and deteriorated the overall quality of the land. The SP urged the farmers to make maximum use of the custom hiring centres (CHCs) and crop residue management (CRM) machinery provided by the government. “With the help of these machines, crop residue can be mixed into the soil, enhancing its fertility instead of damaging it,” she added.

The SP further told the farmers that stubble burning was not only harmful to the environment but also a punishable offence under law. The district administration and police were keeping a strict watch on people attempting to burn crop residue. She appealed to the farmers to dispose of stubble through scientific methods and contribute to maintaining a clean and pollution-free environment.

She said all DSPs, SHOs, and police teams were visiting villages, holding meetings, and making farmers aware of the negative consequences of stubble burning. The teams are educating the farmers about how such burning pollutes the air and increased the risk of respiratory diseases.

“The campaign would continue actively in the coming days, with police teams holding awareness meetings in villages, community centres and fields. The farmers are also being encouraged to spread the message among their groups so that no one resorts to burning stubble,” she added.