Administration gears up to make Ludhiana stubble burning-free district
To make Ludhiana a 'stubble burning-free' district, the administration has launched a special campaign to distribute subsidized crop residue management equipment to farmers expeditiously in the coming weeks.
City Air News
Jul 10, 2025 04:54
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Ludhiana, July 10, 2025: To make Ludhiana a 'stubble burning-free' district, the administration has launched a special campaign to distribute subsidized crop residue management equipment to farmers expeditiously in the coming weeks.
Presiding over a meeting, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Rakesh Kumar stated that burning paddy stubble is harmful to the environment and human. He emphasized that setting fire to paddy stubble is highly detrimental as it damages soil health and causes significant environmental harm. The stubble burning destroys several essential nutrients and micronutrients in the soil.
Kumar urged farmers to adopt modern in-situ management techniques instead of burning stubble. To encourage this, the administration and the Agriculture department are providing machines such as Happy Seeder, Super Seeder, Smart Seeder, Baler, Rake, Mulcher, Paddy Chopper Shredder, and RMB Plough at subsidized rates. Individual farmers are eligible for a 50% subsidy, while farmer groups and cooperative societies can avail an 80% subsidy. So far, over 600 crop residue management machines have been approved, and 315 farmers have already purchased them.
Directing the heads of the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department and procurement agencies to prepare for a smooth and uninterrupted paddy procurement season starting October 1, ADC Rakesh Kumar ordered all necessary arrangements to be completed by September 15.
Appealing for the wholeheartedly support of all stakeholders to make the upcoming procurement season successful, the ADC emphasized that no laxity would be tolerated in this regard.
