Paschim Medinipur: Stubble Burning Self-Destructive, Expert Warns Farmers

• Farmers in West Bengal are increasingly burning paddy stubble after harvest, a trend previously seen in Punjab and Haryana.
• This practice causes environmental pollution, reduces soil fertility, and leads to accidental fires destroying other crops.
• Recent incidents in Paschim Medinipur, such as a devastating fire in Pingla, destroyed hundreds of bighas of land and dried paddy.
• Despite awareness campaigns by media, administration, and agriculture departments, the trend of stubble burning continues to rise.

Why It Matters: Stubble burning in West Bengal threatens environment, soil fertility, and other farmers.