Punjab Crackdown: 542 Farm Fires Spark Pollution Concerns

The Punjab Pollution Control Board has stepped up its efforts to combat the rising number of farm fires in the state. With 542 incidents reported so far, the agency is actively taking measures to address the growing concern of air pollution. The burning of agricultural residue is a major contributor to air pollution, particularly during the harvest season. The board is implementing various strategies to discourage this practice, including issuing notices to violators and promoting alternative methods of waste management.