Punjab News: The soil of Punjab has always been a testimony to the hardworking farmers. When this soil smolders, the sky gets filled with smoke, the air gets polluted and so many lives are lost due to this smoke. The tradition of burning stubble, which was once a compulsion, is now demanding change. Moga district became an example of this change, where Deputy Commissioner Sagar Setia and Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Gandhi themselves reached the fields riding on a tractor and demonstrated plowing with the farmers after harvesting the paddy. This scene was not just an administrative activity, but an emotional message – “Burning stubble is not a necessity, if we move together, every problem can be solved.” He gave a powerful message that burning stubble is not a compulsion, but a bad habit which can be changed with understanding and cooperation.

The Mann government has proved time and again that governance does not just mean giving orders but standing with the people. Be it improvement in education, expansion of health services or steps towards environmental protection – the government has emerged as “the voice of the people” on every front. This initiative of the Moga administration further strengthens the thinking of the Mann government that “If farmers are the backbone of Punjab, then the environment is its soul.” The smoke emanating from stubble burning is a major threat to road accidents. Every year thousands of road accidents occur in North India due to this smog. Roads become covered with smog, and many innocent people become victims of accidents. But when farmers will not burn stubble, not only will the air remain clean, but roads will also be safe and lives will be saved. This initiative of Moga administration under the guidance of Mann government is a concrete effort to reduce the number of accidents as well as improve air quality.

This is the true service which makes everything from farm to life safe. Moga administration has proved that when the government, officials and farmers move together, no problem remains big. Today Punjab is moving in a new direction, where there will be greenery in the fields and not smoke. Where the roads will be safe and where the name “Maan” has become not just a person but a thought. This step is not only an important effort towards protecting the environment, but it is also a symbol of the philosophy of “Maan Sarkar”, which believes in bringing change by working with the people at the grassroots level. Just as the Bhagwant Mann government has implemented schemes for farmers regarding stubble management, crop diversification and environmental protection, the Moga administration has realized the same spirit through its actions.

When officials themselves come to the fields and support the farmers, it not only shows administrative responsibility but also becomes a symbol of connection with public sentiments. This scene was heart-touching for every farmer – because it showed that the government and administration are not just an institution giving orders, but also a family that walks together. This initiative gave an emotional message that “The health of Mother Earth is our responsibility, and when farmers and the government work together, every field can go green.” The officials visited several villages of Bagha Purana block and plowed harvested fields to demonstrate stubble management techniques. DC Setia said the district administration is making concerted efforts to encourage farmers to adopt scientific and environment-friendly methods of paddy residue management. “We are ensuring easy access to eco-friendly farm machinery so that no farmer burns stubble due to unavailability of equipment,” he said. SSP Ajay Gandhi said that the police is working closely with the civil administration to curb incidents of stubble burning and ensure effective enforcement of rules.

This year, about 320 modern agricultural machines have been made available to farmers on subsidy, in addition to the 4,800 machines already available in the district. Besides this, storage sites have been created in 62 acres in 40 villages to keep the stubble bales. To monitor and take action against stubble burning incidents, the district administration has deployed 27 cluster officers and 152 nodal officers. Such efforts are indeed a step towards “New Thinking, New Punjab” – where development, sensitivity and environment are in balance. This initiative is not limited to environmental protection only. This also has a direct impact on public life and public safety. When stubble is not burnt, roads remain safe, chances of accidents reduce and the air remains clean. This is the reason why this policy of the Mann government is proving beneficial for the farmers, administration and the public. This example of Moga proves that when the administration walks in step with the farmer, change is possible. By stopping the habit of stubble burning, reducing accidents and keeping the environment safe, the Mann government showed that safety, greenery and responsibility are possible together. This initiative of Moga SSP and DC along with Mann Sarkar is a strong step towards stubble management, reduction in accidents and green future.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has proved from the beginning that government does not mean just sitting in offices but going among the people. Initiatives like machinery subsidy, alternative crop scheme and awareness campaigns for stubble management have won the trust of farmers. This is real development, when policies move from paper to the fields. “Where the administration becomes an example. This new thinking under the leadership of Mann government is not only protecting the environment, but is once again filling Punjab with greenery and hope. This is not just an initiative of the administration, it is the identity of the new Punjab.