The
Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) took action against 21
poultry farms in Barwala Block of Panchkula District, where conditions
were unhygienic, for violating pollution control norms and spreading
diseases.
While a first information report (FIR) was registered against some, HSPCB ordered that ten farms be shut down and sent notices to eleven others. The residents of Barwala and nearby villages protested the unhygienic conditions and the growth of houseflies.
Barwala Block is one of the largest poultry farm belts in North India, with more than 150 farms in and around the village. Poultry farmers in the region are going through an difficult phase, as both the government and the public have turned against their business.
Last year, HSPCB has tightened their norms for poultry farms to control waste management in the state. The state government asked poultries to adopt modern sanitary methods to prevent the contamination and pollution caused by poultry waste.
Most of the tight norms issued by HSPCB in May 2013 made the poultry business expensive. The owners of the farms were instructed to spray insecticides around the farms to avoid the breeding of flies.
The growth of flies resulted in a number of health issues in the villages and surrounding areas. Officials blame the unscientific practices followed by the poultry owners while dealing with the wastes produced in the farms.
On the condition of anonymity, a poultry farmer in Panchwala district said, “Poultry is an important industry in Haryana. Poultry farmers in the state are taking steps to avoid the breeding of flies and the consequent health issues.”
“No farmer in the state is interested in increasing the growth of flies. This happens because of the waste produced by poultry. The government has laid down some rules and norms to control this, but most of them are impractical and expensive,” he added.
“The government should help farmers in managing poultry waste instead of registering cases against them. The poultry industry in Haryana would face a setback if such incidents occur again. Farmers would be discouraged from and fear entering poultry,” the farmer stated.
Nirmal Kashyap, regional officer, Panchkula, HSPCB, said, “With more than 150 poultry farms, Barwala is an important belt for the poultry industry. We have provided guidelines to the poultries to control pollution and manage waste produced.”
“HSPCB is pulling up 21 poultry farms in Barwala for violating pollution norms. Flies spread diseases in the villages near the poultry farms. Poultry farms should be stick to HSPCB norms to control pollution and health problems in the state,” he added.
“Paramjeet Saini, deputy public relations officer, Panchkula district, said, “FIR have been filed against most of the poultry farms that violated rules. Waste management is an important part of the poultry business.”
“Farm owners have to be careful about pollution, poultry farm produce lot of waste. The improper and unscientific management of waste and poultry products can lead to health issues, including various diseases,” he added.
“The breeding of houseflies is one of such problem. The district administration would take strict action against any violation of norms and curb health problems. We have instructed farmers to use insecticides to stop the breeding of flies,” Saini stated.
While a first information report (FIR) was registered against some, HSPCB ordered that ten farms be shut down and sent notices to eleven others. The residents of Barwala and nearby villages protested the unhygienic conditions and the growth of houseflies.
Barwala Block is one of the largest poultry farm belts in North India, with more than 150 farms in and around the village. Poultry farmers in the region are going through an difficult phase, as both the government and the public have turned against their business.
Last year, HSPCB has tightened their norms for poultry farms to control waste management in the state. The state government asked poultries to adopt modern sanitary methods to prevent the contamination and pollution caused by poultry waste.
Most of the tight norms issued by HSPCB in May 2013 made the poultry business expensive. The owners of the farms were instructed to spray insecticides around the farms to avoid the breeding of flies.
The growth of flies resulted in a number of health issues in the villages and surrounding areas. Officials blame the unscientific practices followed by the poultry owners while dealing with the wastes produced in the farms.
On the condition of anonymity, a poultry farmer in Panchwala district said, “Poultry is an important industry in Haryana. Poultry farmers in the state are taking steps to avoid the breeding of flies and the consequent health issues.”
“No farmer in the state is interested in increasing the growth of flies. This happens because of the waste produced by poultry. The government has laid down some rules and norms to control this, but most of them are impractical and expensive,” he added.
“The government should help farmers in managing poultry waste instead of registering cases against them. The poultry industry in Haryana would face a setback if such incidents occur again. Farmers would be discouraged from and fear entering poultry,” the farmer stated.
Nirmal Kashyap, regional officer, Panchkula, HSPCB, said, “With more than 150 poultry farms, Barwala is an important belt for the poultry industry. We have provided guidelines to the poultries to control pollution and manage waste produced.”
“HSPCB is pulling up 21 poultry farms in Barwala for violating pollution norms. Flies spread diseases in the villages near the poultry farms. Poultry farms should be stick to HSPCB norms to control pollution and health problems in the state,” he added.
“Paramjeet Saini, deputy public relations officer, Panchkula district, said, “FIR have been filed against most of the poultry farms that violated rules. Waste management is an important part of the poultry business.”
“Farm owners have to be careful about pollution, poultry farm produce lot of waste. The improper and unscientific management of waste and poultry products can lead to health issues, including various diseases,” he added.
“The breeding of houseflies is one of such problem. The district administration would take strict action against any violation of norms and curb health problems. We have instructed farmers to use insecticides to stop the breeding of flies,” Saini stated.
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