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The amount of noise made about air pollution from fireworks during Diwali is not seen on any other occasion. However, the uproar that is created by using the pollution in Delhi or the NCR as a standard is based on a half-truth.

The reality is that during these very days, incidents of stubble burning occur not only in Mathura but in most of the NCR or adjacent areas, which causes air pollution to appear to increase. Furthermore, the natural fog (dhund) that forms in the atmosphere during the changing weather is also mistaken for air pollution.

For the past several years, a negative perception has been propagated regarding the fireworks set off during the joyous celebration of the Diwali festival. But data shows that the claim of air pollution suddenly increasing only on Diwali is wrong. In this context, it is necessary to look at the data from the Pollution Department's SAMEER app from October 10 to 22.

From October 1 to 9, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was 50-60. On October 10, it became 100 AQI, and the next day, October 11, it was 115 AQI. The graph remained low for a few days after this, following which the air pollution reached 129 AQI on October 18.

On October 19, air pollution increased rapidly, reaching 156 AQI. However, on Diwali day, October 20, the air pollution decreased to 135 AQI. The next day, Tuesday, it was 137 AQI, and on October 22, it was 121 AQI. This proves that it is not the case that air pollution increases only on Diwali.

In fact, the real reason for the increase in air pollution is stubble burning in the NCR or nearby places. Every year, from October 1 to November 15, stubble burning incidents occur in abundance. The fact is that this is the same time as the final phase of paddy (dhan) cultivation, when the paddy is harvested. The burning of this crop residue increases air pollution.

Technical Assistant Suspended For Failing To Stop Stubble Burning

Mathura: Narendra Pal Singh, a technical assistant working in the office of the Sub-Divisional Agricultural Extension Officer, Chhata, has been suspended from government service. The action was taken for his failure to prevent stubble burning incidents in his assigned Gram Panchayat of Bharnakhurd. He has been attached to the office of the Deputy Director of Agriculture (DDA). Deputy Director of Agriculture Vasant Kumar Dubey issued the orders.

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Mathura Number One In Stubble Burning For Three Years

For the past three years, between September 15 and October 30, Mathura has ranked first and Aligarh second in the entire state in stubble-burning cases. This time as well, Mathura and Aligarh are in the top five. Stubble-burning incidents are typically reported until the paddy harvest, which generally continues until November 15.

"Farmers are being made aware not to burn stubble. The stubble can be sold to cowsheds (gaushalas) and can be used to make compost to increase the fertility of the soil." - Vasant Kumar Dubey, Deputy Director of Agriculture

Stubble Burning Incidents In The State In One Month

Mathura- 52 

Barabanki- 42 

Saharanpur- 39 

Pilibhit- 35 

Aligarh- 36 

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