Aimed at checking the degradation of natural eco-system, Punjab Government on Thursday declared ‘Congress Grass’ as noxious weed.
The notification in this regard was issued on the directions of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal declaring the Parthenium Weed, popularly also known as ‘Congress Grass’ and also ‘carrot grass’, as “noxious weed” under the provisions of The East Punjab Agricultural Pests, Diseases and Noxious Weeds Act, 1949.
The notification mandated that every occupier of land would take measures to eradicate this weed and prevent its spread or reappearance, said spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office, adding that this notification would remain in force till December 31, 2015.It may be recalled that this weed has not only been degrading the natural eco-system in the State but was also a potent cause of various diseases in humans and animals.