If Delhi & Punjab governments need our help in pollution control, we are ready: Haryana CM Khattar

April 22, 2024 10:51 am

Published by: PreetiMahajan

The Fact News Service

Chandigarh, November 8

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said that the issue of pollution in Delhi NCR is not a political issue, but still, some leaders are doing politics on it, however, they need to understand that politicizing the issue of increasing pollution is not going to benefit anyone.

“Looking for an amicable solution to this problem is the need of the hour. If Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister. Bhagwant Mann needs the help of the Haryana Government in pollution control and stubble management, then we are ready to provide the required cooperation, said Manohar Lal while interacting with the media persons after inaugurating the Hot Air Balloon Safari in Pinjore today.

Incidents of stubble burning are increasing in Punjab

Responding to a question regarding pollution issues due to stubble burning incidents, the Chief Minister said that this is not a matter that needs to be politicized.

However, some leaders are doing politics on it, and it is unfortunate. There has been a significant reduction in the incidents of stubble burning in Haryana, whereas the incidents of stubble burning are higher in Punjab. We all need to work together to solve this problem, said the Chief Minister.

Manohar Lal said that due to pollution the situation has become such that at some places offices and schools have to be closed. Therefore, it is our responsibility to keep the environment and air pure, he added.

Haryana took practical steps for stubble management

The Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government has taken practical steps for stubble management. The government is providing machines to farmers for stubble management and is also giving subsidies.

He said that there is a need to increase commercial use of stubble. The possibilities of using stubble in ethanol, energy plants, bricks etc. will have to be increased, said Manohar Lal.

The Chief Minister has also appealed to the farmers not to burn stubble and use it commercially as on one hand this will help in decreasing the pollution levels, and on the other it will also increase the income of farmers.