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Agriculture
Punjab Administration Sets Zero Stubble Burning Target for Amritsar and Tarn Taran
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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The Punjab government has announced strict enforcement to stop stubble burning, aiming for zero incidents in Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts.
The state administration in Punjab has declared a zero‑tolerance policy against stubble burning in the districts of Amritsar and Tarn Taran. Officials say the move is part of a concerted effort to curb seasonal air‑quality deterioration caused by open‑field residue fires.
Authorities plan to enforce stricter monitoring and impose penalties on anyone found burning crop residues. The directive also encourages farmers to adopt alternative residue‑management practices, such as mulching or using the straw for fodder and bio‑energy.
The announcement follows growing concerns over haze and health impacts during the post‑harvest period. By targeting the two key districts, the administration hopes to set a precedent for broader adoption of zero‑burning measures across Punjab.
Local officials have urged agricultural extension officers to intensify awareness campaigns and provide technical support to farmers, aiming to make the zero‑burning goal achievable before the next sowing season.
Authorities plan to enforce stricter monitoring and impose penalties on anyone found burning crop residues. The directive also encourages farmers to adopt alternative residue‑management practices, such as mulching or using the straw for fodder and bio‑energy.
The announcement follows growing concerns over haze and health impacts during the post‑harvest period. By targeting the two key districts, the administration hopes to set a precedent for broader adoption of zero‑burning measures across Punjab.
Local officials have urged agricultural extension officers to intensify awareness campaigns and provide technical support to farmers, aiming to make the zero‑burning goal achievable before the next sowing season.