📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / NASA
Agriculture
Amritsar Administration Fines Farmer for Stubble Burning
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:37 AM
👁 5
Local authorities in Amritsar have taken strict action against a farmer for burning crop residue, resulting in a fine being issued to curb air pollution.
The administration in Amritsar has initiated strict measures to combat air pollution by taking action against illegal stubble burning. In a recent enforcement drive, local authorities identified a farmer in the vicinity who was found burning crop residue in violation of environmental regulations.
Upon verification, the administration issued a fine to the farmer to penalize the act and deter future violations. This move is part of a broader effort by the district authorities to ensure compliance with laws prohibiting the open burning of agricultural waste.
Officials have emphasized that such actions are necessary to maintain air quality and protect public health during the sensitive cropping season. The administration has warned that similar strict actions will be taken against any other individuals found engaging in illegal burning practices.
Upon verification, the administration issued a fine to the farmer to penalize the act and deter future violations. This move is part of a broader effort by the district authorities to ensure compliance with laws prohibiting the open burning of agricultural waste.
Officials have emphasized that such actions are necessary to maintain air quality and protect public health during the sensitive cropping season. The administration has warned that similar strict actions will be taken against any other individuals found engaging in illegal burning practices.