Govt school students roped in to combat stubble burning

Students in government schools across the district are actively spreading awareness about the harmful effects of stubble burning. Through

morning assemblies and special school activities, students are educating their peers and community members about the importance of protecting the environment.

Under the directives of Deputy Commissioner Ankurjeet Singh, the initiative aims to sensitise students about the environmental damage caused by burning paddy stubble and motivate them to influence their families and farmers in their villages. “Stubble burning not only harms natural resources but also negatively impacts human health, soil fertility and beneficial insects,” said DC Ankurjeet Singh. He urged farmers to support the campaign and help achieve the goal of zero-stubble burning cases during the current Kharif season.

Commending the efforts of students, the Deputy Commissioner added that their active involvement would help spread the message to even the remotest villages. District Education Officer (DEO) Anita Sharma informed that awareness campaigns are being conducted in all 211 government schools of the district. Students are participating in poster-making, painting and essay competitions to promote sustainable stubble management.

“Children are being taught that the smoke from stubble burning is not only harmful to health but can also lead to serious illnesses,” said Sharma. She added that students are playing a vital role by encouraging farmers in their communities to adopt alternative methods.

Special programmes have been organised at various schools including Government Middle School, Bharoli, Government Senior Secondary School, Bahlur Kalan and Government High School, Chak Dana, among others. These efforts are part of a broader campaign to make villages smoke-free and environmentally conscious.