Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Punjab Govt. Sanctions Machines for Crop Residue
The Punjab government is giving farmers machines to help manage leftover crop material, like straw, after harvesting.
They've approved 15,000 machines.
Farmers have already bought over 12,000 of these machines.
The government is also trying to stop farmers from burning the crop residue because it causes air pollution.
Last year, there was a big drop in the amount of burning that happened.
The government has a plan that includes spending money to help farmers with this issue.
These machines include things like super seeders and happy seeders.
This is to help keep the environment clean and improve air quality.
Punjab government sanctioned 15,000 crop residue management machines.
12,500 machines have been procured by paddy growers.
The government provides machines to farmers like super seeders and mulchers.
Government is urging farmers to avoid burning crop residue.
There was a significant decline in stubble burning incidents in 2024.
- Who
- Punjab Government
- What
- Sanctioned crop residue management machines
- When
- Unspecified, reported Thursday
- Where
- Punjab
- Why
- To promote sustainable agricultural practices
- Government
- Punjab
- Machinery Sanctioned
- 15,000 machines
- Machines Purchased
- 12,500 machines
- Total Machines Distributed
- 1.48 lakh
- Action Plan
- Rs 500 crore
- 2024 Farm Fires
- 10,909
- 2023 Farm Fires
- 36,663
Sources
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