Ludhiana, September 14, 2026: A district-level meeting regarding preparedness for the *Paddy Stubble Burning Season 2026* was held today at the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, under the chairmanship of *Deputy Commissioner Sh. Himanshu Jain, IAS*.
Reviewing the preparedness, the Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments to *maintain strict vigilance and carefully monitor stubble burning incidents* in their respective areas and ensure timely action as per the prescribed guidelines.
He directed the *SDMs of Jagraon and Raikot* to intensify awareness among farmers and undertake *regular field-level monitoring*, particularly in vulnerable areas, as these sub-divisions had reported a higher number of stubble burning incidents during the previous season.
The *Police Department* was directed to conduct *daily patrolling in vulnerable areas*, maintain close coordination with field officers and take necessary action against violations as per rules.
Sh. Himanshu Jain emphasized that all departments must work in close coordination and adopt a *proactive and preventive approach* to effectively control stubble burning incidents during the upcoming paddy harvesting season.
