Rajasthan
Grass Burning: Not Stubble, But Burning Of Grass Led To Poor Aqi | Jaipur News
Jaipur: The severe air quality that gripped different parts of the agricultural belt in the state past couple of days may not be directly linked to burning of stubble but burning of dried grass and leaves.
As per the state environment department, there hasn’t been much of stubble burning cases as reported by the satellite images in Rajasthan. Despite northern part of the state being agricultural belt, there hasn’t been any reports of stubble burning and yet the AQI remained above 400 for nearly a week in those region.The local administrations are of the opinion that the farmers have been burning dried grass which is leading toair pollution.
“We thoroughly discourage any sort of crop residual burning. We have also been going around and educating, informing and alerting farmers on not to go ahead with stubble burning and adopt other techniques. The reason why the districts like Kota, Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh saw such severe AQI was firstly of the local factors then owing to high amount of stubble burning in Punjab. The situation is better now after strong winds and some rain,” said a senior official.
The satellite images capture stubble burning during daytime and to avoid being caught, the farmers burn the residues at night.
Ahead of Rabi crop harvest season, the farmers clean the land and usually burns out the residues left from the previous Kharif crop harvest. However, the farmers noted that they have been burning the stubble as the alternatives suggested by the government are not financially feasible for them.
“Stubble burning is not new among farmers, we have been doing it every year. This year too, the farmers did the same. Most of us are poor, we cannot afford other alternatives proposed by the government like buying those machines. The officials often come and tell us to spray some chemicals but those are not good for the soil,” said Satbir Singh, farmer from Sriganganagar.
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As per the state environment department, there hasn’t been much of stubble burning cases as reported by the satellite images in Rajasthan. Despite northern part of the state being agricultural belt, there hasn’t been any reports of stubble burning and yet the AQI remained above 400 for nearly a week in those region.The local administrations are of the opinion that the farmers have been burning dried grass which is leading toair pollution.
“We thoroughly discourage any sort of crop residual burning. We have also been going around and educating, informing and alerting farmers on not to go ahead with stubble burning and adopt other techniques. The reason why the districts like Kota, Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh saw such severe AQI was firstly of the local factors then owing to high amount of stubble burning in Punjab. The situation is better now after strong winds and some rain,” said a senior official.
The satellite images capture stubble burning during daytime and to avoid being caught, the farmers burn the residues at night.
Ahead of Rabi crop harvest season, the farmers clean the land and usually burns out the residues left from the previous Kharif crop harvest. However, the farmers noted that they have been burning the stubble as the alternatives suggested by the government are not financially feasible for them.
“Stubble burning is not new among farmers, we have been doing it every year. This year too, the farmers did the same. Most of us are poor, we cannot afford other alternatives proposed by the government like buying those machines. The officials often come and tell us to spray some chemicals but those are not good for the soil,” said Satbir Singh, farmer from Sriganganagar.
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A farmer in Dwarka, Delhi, has been arrested for burning stubble on his farmland. The police received a report of the burning and responded promptly, but the stubble had already been consumed by fire. The farmer, Om Prakash, has been charged under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and other relevant laws. He has obtained bail from the court. This arrest is in line with the Delhi government’s efforts to combat the increasing pollution levels in the city.
A farmer in Dwarka, Delhi, has been arrested for burning stubble on his farmland. The police received a report of the burning and responded promptly, but the stubble had already been consumed by fire. The farmer, Om Prakash, has been charged under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and other relevant laws. He has obtained bail from the court. This arrest is in line with the Delhi government’s efforts to combat the increasing pollution levels in the city.
Stubble burning: AAP demands special package, MSP on alternate crops
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called for the creation of a fund to tackle stubble burning and the purchase of alternate crops at minimum support price (MSP) to promote crop diversification. The party has also urged the Centre to ensure that cotton and sugarcane are bought on MSP. The Punjab government has taken steps to address the issue, such as banning certain paddy varieties and promoting crop diversification. The Supreme Court has directed all governments to take measures to stop stubble burning. The AAP has emphasized the need for penal action as a last resort.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called for the creation of a fund to tackle stubble burning and the purchase of alternate crops at minimum support price (MSP) to promote crop diversification. The party has also urged the Centre to ensure that cotton and sugarcane are bought on MSP. The Punjab government has taken steps to address the issue, such as banning certain paddy varieties and promoting crop diversification. The Supreme Court has directed all governments to take measures to stop stubble burning. The AAP has emphasized the need for penal action as a last resort.
Find lasting solution to stubble burning: SC
The Supreme Court has urged the Centre and states to consider implementing a policy to phase out paddy farming in Punjab, as stubble burning is a major contributor to Delhi-NCR’s air pollution. The court also dismissed the idea of using a bio-chemical solution to convert stubble into fertiliser, stating that the blame game must stop and action must be taken to address the pollution crisis. The court directed all states to stop crop burning and expressed dissatisfaction with the non-functioning smog towers set up on its order.
The Supreme Court has urged the Centre and states to consider implementing a policy to phase out paddy farming in Punjab, as stubble burning is a major contributor to Delhi-NCR’s air pollution. The court also dismissed the idea of using a bio-chemical solution to convert stubble into fertiliser, stating that the blame game must stop and action must be taken to address the pollution crisis. The court directed all states to stop crop burning and expressed dissatisfaction with the non-functioning smog towers set up on its order.
