Panchayats pass resolution against stubble burning

Ludhiana: Accepting the appeal of DC Varinder Kumar Sharma to ensure zero stubble burning in villages, over 90% panchayats in the district have passed resolutions with a vow to not burn the paddy residue left in the field.
Senior officials claimed here on Saturday that there were a total 941 panchayats in Ludhiana district, of which 847 have joined hands with the district administration and passed resolutions against the stubble burning menace.
The deputy commissioner appreciated the efforts of the panchayats to stamp out the unhealthy practice of stubble burning and also urged the remaining panchayats to cooperate with the district administration in making Ludhiana a zero stubble burning district.
He further said that the administration was making concerted efforts in these trying situations to defeat coronavirus in the larger public interest and save precious lives. He once again appealed to farmers to abstain from burning paddy stubble, citing that besides polluting the environment, the hazardous gases might aggravate the Covid-19 situation and could cost more lives.
District development and panchayat officer (DDPO) Peeyush Chander said that they were expecting that all panchayats would pass similar resolutions in the coming few days and help the district administration in making Ludhiana a stubble burning-free district. Meanwhile, gurdwaras in villages were also involved by the district administration in appealing farmers not to burn crop residue in open fields.