The Sehore district administration has announced a complete ban on stubble burning across all agricultural lands. District Collector and Magistrate Mr. Balaguru K. has issued a prohibitory order enforcing an immediate and total restriction on burning crop residues within the entire revenue limits of the district. The order, aimed at protecting the environment, ensuring public safety, and preventing fire-related incidents, will remain effective until December 31, 2025. The Collector has clearly stated that any violation of this order will lead to strict punitive action.
According to the order, farmers who wish to prepare their fields for the next crop should use rotavators or other modern agricultural implements to mix crop residues into the soil instead of burning them. If any farmer is found burning stubble, legal proceedings will be initiated against them.
The Collector has instructed all relevant departmental officers to educate farmers about the harmful effects of stubble burning and to ensure continuous monitoring to prevent such incidents across the district.
After harvesting, many farmers burn leftover stubble, husk, or crop residues in their fields to clear them quickly. However, this practice releases heavy smoke into the atmosphere, leading to air pollution, loss of soil fertility, and reduction in moisture content. The process also kills beneficial soil microorganisms, causing long-term degradation of soil health. Additionally, the fire can damage nearby power lines, disrupt electricity supply, and even cause serious accidents.
Stubble burning not only harms the environment but also poses serious health risks to humans. The resulting air pollution contributes to respiratory illnesses and adversely affects surrounding vegetation and biodiversity. In some cases, such fires spread to residential areas, causing loss of property, livestock, and posing threats to human lives.
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