He said that instead of burning the leftover rice, dispose of it in a modern way.
Punjab News (Aaj Samaj), Chandigarh: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan appealed to the farmers of the state to take care of their environment as sons of the soil. The speaker appealed to the farmers of the state to dispose of leftover rice in a scientific manner instead of burning it in the fields. The speaker stated that today we see that air and water are continually polluted. If this continues, we will cause great harm to our future generations. He said that even in Gurbani, land, air and water have been given a very high status. Therefore, it is everyone’s duty to take good care of them.
Also Read: Punjab Bypoll 2024 Update: Giddarbaha becomes hot topic in Vis by-election
Also Read: Punjab Assembly Bypoll 2024: Reputation of these fanatics at stake in Vis by-election.
The state government is providing assistance.
The speaker said that the state government will provide subsidy to the above-ground seedbeds prepared by the Punjab Agricultural University under the Crop Residue Management Scheme. The major need of the hour is the use of crop residue management machinery for sustainable crop residue management. Sandhwan said eligible beneficiaries, including individual farmers and cooperative societies, can purchase machines like Super SMS, Happy Seeder and Paddy Straw Chopper with 50 per cent subsidy.
Also Read: Punjab Political News: Rebellion in AAP, Gurdeep Bath expelled from Barnala
Customized hiring centers can be set up with an investment of Rs 30 lakh and the machines can be purchased with a subsidy of 80 per cent. He said the State Government is further strengthening the infrastructure for remains collection, packaging, transportation and storage facilities. Kultar Singh Sandhwan said progressive farmers who do not burn stubble will be honored in the Assembly.
Also Read: Punjab News: Government committed to providing better medical facilities to people: Health Minister
Also Read: Punjab Crime News: This organization gave major responsibility to jailed gangster.
