Wheat field fires leap across Punjab districts, lack of crop insurance shield worsens farmers’ plight
Indian Express·3h ago·Concern
What Happened
Wheat field fires across multiple Punjab districts damaged approximately 267 acres of crop in official reports, though farmers claim 700 acres affected. The April 17 incident in Sri Muktsar Sahib spread to Fazilka district. Authorities investigate the cause while highlighting the state's lack of comprehensive crop insurance protection for farmers.
Key Entities
PunjabSri Muktsar Sahib districtFazilka districtWheat cropPSPCLCrop insuranceKabarwala village