Punjab Governor Kataria calls for viable alternative to stubble burning
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria emphasised the need for a viable alternative to stubble burning, alongside stringent measures to curb the practice harming the environment and public health.
During his four-day visit to the state’s border areas, Kataria visited the Attari-Wagah joint check post and witnessed the flag-lowering ceremony. He suggested that Punjab needs an industry utilising crop residue as fuel or raw material for processing.
The state has reported over 5,500 farm fire cases so far, with 1,440 cases in the past 10 days. The Supreme Court has sought explanations from Punjab and Haryana governments regarding the surge.
Kataria also addressed cross-border drone smuggling, urging cooperation from border residents to eradicate the menace. “Drones have made smuggling safer for drug traffickers across the border and people should come forward and join hands with the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police for eradicating the menace,” he said.
Earlier, he praised the BSF jawans guarding the Indian borders and received a guard of honour.He was accompanied by Principal Secretary VK Meena, Additional Chief Secretary K Siva Prasad, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni and other officials.
