Gurugram Implements Multi-Level Committees to Combat Stubble Burning
Gurugram forms multi-level committees to curb stubble burning following NGT orders
Hindustan Times
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In response to National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders, Gurugram district, Haryana, India, has established multi-level committees to monitor and prevent stubble burning. The agriculture department is tasked with swift FIR registration against violators, with serious penalties for non-compliance.
- 01Gurugram forms multi-level committees to monitor stubble burning.
- 02Farmers violating stubble burning norms face penalties, including disqualification from selling crops.
- 03The initiative aims to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
- 04Committees will operate at district, sub-divisional, block, and village levels.
- 05Farmers are encouraged to use sustainable practices for crop residue management.
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The Gurugram district administration in Haryana, India, has established multi-level committees to monitor and curb stubble burning, following directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh emphasized the need for immediate action against any instances of crop residue burning to prevent environmental damage. Farmers found violating regulations will be flagged on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal, facing serious consequences such as disqualification from selling crops for two years and ineligibility for agricultural benefits. The committees will be formed at various levels—district, sub-divisional, block, and village—to ensure comprehensive monitoring and enforcement. The district-level committee will be led by the additional deputy commissioner and include key officials from the agriculture department and the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB). This initiative aims to strengthen vigilance and promote sustainable alternatives for managing crop residue, addressing the growing concern over air pollution in the National Capital Region, where stubble burning is a significant contributor to deteriorating air quality.
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These measures are expected to improve air quality in Gurugram and the surrounding National Capital Region by reducing instances of stubble burning.
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