Govt approves â¹685cr to stop farmers from burning stubble
The Centre has approved â¹685-crore relief funds for ensuring that Punjab farmers do not resort to burning stubble, state Health and Family Welfare Minister Brahm Mohindra has said. He further lauded CM Amarinder Singh for his "valiant efforts" in persuading the Centre for releasing funds. Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh collectively burn 23 million tonne stubble between October and November.