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Youth Brigade Fights Stubble Burning in Punjab
12 Nov
Summary
- 350 NSS volunteers trained to spread awareness on crop residue management.
- Volunteers act as grassroots messengers promoting alternatives to burning.
- Initiative links crop residue management with groundwater conservation.
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has launched an initiative enlisting 350 NSS volunteers to combat stubble burning across rural Punjab. These volunteers are being trained to serve as grassroots messengers, disseminating information on sustainable crop residue management techniques to farmers. The program aims to discourage the practice of burning crop residue, promoting alternatives that incorporate stubble into the soil and align with PAU-recommended farming practices.
Experts at PAU highlighted various methods for in-field crop residue management, including the use of the Super Seeder for wheat sowing and the importance of seed treatment with biofertilizers. This educational drive extends beyond stubble management, encompassing crucial topics like direct seeded rice, which is vital for conserving Punjab's diminishing groundwater resources. The initiative underscores the interconnectedness of crop residue management with overall sustainable agriculture.
By empowering young volunteers, PAU seeks to extend its reach from the campus to villages, fostering a community-driven approach to environmental protection. The volunteers have taken an oath to actively prevent stubble burning and contribute to a cleaner environment, thereby protecting the region from pollution.
