Amritsar: The Amritsar district administration is going to introduce a ‘kisan priority card’ (KPC) to incentivise farmers for refraining from burning stubble and promote a sense of pride and inclusion by inviting them to participate in govt functions, recognising them as valued contributors to society.Only farmers who have not burnt stubble for the past three years will be eligible for the card. Deputy commissioner Sakshi Sawhney said on Wednesday that they will be introducing KPC in recognition and reward for progressive farmers who refrained from stubble burning for three years. She said farmers with KPC will receive preferential treatment at govt offices, including seva kendras, where they will have faster access to citizen services. She added efforts were underway to collaborate with private players such as wholesalers, retail chains, agricultural equipment suppliers, and input dealers aiming to offer exclusive discounts to farmers holding KPC on essential goods and services.Sakshi said cardholding farmers will be specially invited to participate in govt events, allowing them to share their experiences, receive recognition, and take pride in contributing to environmental conservation.The DC said tie-ups will be explored with restaurants, cafés, and other public outlets to extend discounts to farmers and their children. She said farmers who have not engaged in stubble burning for the past three years, especially those living in hotspot villages (where three incidents of stubble burning were reported), would be issued the KPC. She added many farmers who have a genuine understanding of harm caused by stubble burning to environment will also be given preference for issuing the KPC.
