Smog Disrupts Vice President Dhankhar's Conference Plans in Punjab

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was unable to attend a key conference at Punjab Agricultural University due to poor visibility at Halwara airport. He landed at Amritsar instead. The event saw participation from Punjab Governor and Chief Minister, while Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu urged a collaborative approach to tackle smog issues.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar faced an unexpected hurdle when his plans to attend a significant conference were thwarted by poor visibility at Halwara airport due to persistent smog in Punjab.

Despite the setback, the international conference at Punjab Agricultural University proceeded with the presence of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, highlighting the importance of addressing climate and energy transitions in agrifood systems.

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu emphasized the need for Chief Minister Mann to engage with the Union government to urgently address the smog problem, as it had already caused disruptions including preventing the Vice President's scheduled participation.

(With inputs from agencies.)