Haryana Agriculture Department Penalizes Farmers for Stubble Burning, Affecting Crop Sales
The Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department has taken strict measures against six farmers in Yamunanagar for stubble burning of wheat. The department has marked 'red-entries' in the land records of these violators on the 'Meri Fasal Mera Byora' portal, effectively barring them from selling their crops at the minimum support price in grain markets for the next two crop seasons. Additionally, a fine of Rs 20,000 has been imposed on each violator. This action follows reports from the Haryana Space Applications Centre, which identified 19 fire incidents this year, with five being false alarms and seven accidental. Last year, the district recorded 36 alerts, leading to 18 FIRs and fines totaling Rs 55,000. Dr. Aditya Partap Dabas, Deputy Director of Agriculture, emphasized the importance of managing crop residue scientifically to improve soil health and reduce air pollution. 
