Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Punjab Sanctions CRM Machines to Reduce Stubble Burning
The Punjab government is giving farmers machines to help them deal with leftover rice stalks, called paddy straw, after harvesting.
They received over 16,000 applications for the machines.
These machines help manage the straw without burning it.
The government has a plan to spend money on this.
A lot of farmers want the super seeder machine most.
This action helps the environment.
Last year, there was much less burning of straw compared to the year before.
This is happening to make farming better and protect the environment.
Punjab government sanctioned over 15,000 CRM machines.
Farmers applied for 42,476 machines.
Super Seeder machines are the most in demand.
Around 9000 machines have already been procured.
The aim is to reduce stubble burning and promote sustainable agriculture.
- Who
- Punjab Government and Farmers
- What
- Sanctioning and procuring CRM machines to manage paddy straw.
- When
- Announced on Friday, with machines already procured
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- To promote sustainable agriculture and reduce stubble burning.
- Total CRM Machines Sanctioned
- 15,613
- Total Applications Received
- 42,476
- Cost of Action Plan
- Rs 500 crore
- Most Popular Machine
- Super Seeder
- Stubble Burning Reduction (2023 vs. prior year)
- 70%