An inter-ministerial meeting was held on Thursday to review the preparedness of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Territory of Delhi in preventing paddy stubble burning.
Federal Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar said paddy stubble burning was not just related to the pollution of Delhi and its adjoining areas but affecting the soil health.
The exercise of setting fire to straw stubble left after harvesting paddy in the fields is a common practice in October and November, and is said to be the major contributor to air pollution in the national capital ahead of winter.
In an effort to combat air pollution, the Indian government is striving to eliminate paddy stubble burning incidents this season, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on Friday. A meeting was convened on Thursday to assess the prevention measures taken by Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi to curb paddy stubble burning. Narendra Singh Tomar, the Federal Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, emphasized that paddy stubble burning not only pollutes Delhi and its neighboring regions, but also negatively impacts soil health.
Paddy stubble burning is a common practice conducted in October and November, where straw stubble left behind after harvesting paddy is set on fire in the fields. This practice is considered a major contributor to air pollution in the national capital as winter approaches.
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