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Punjab’s stubble-burning slashes 83 percent, Ransih Kalan village emerges as national role model says Agriculture Minister
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Saturday, 29 November, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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In a significant development for sustainable farming, the number of stubble-burning incidents in Punjab has plunged by 83 per cent this year, falling from approximately 83,000 to just 5,000, announced Union Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during his visit to Ransih Kalan village in Moga.
During the one-day visit, Chouhan lauded the farmers of Ransih Kalan for not burning stubble for the past six years, and praised them for their exemplary stubble-management practice. In this village, farmers have adopted an eco-friendly technique — instead of burning, they are mixing crop residue directly back into the fields and using direct-seeding methods for the next crop. This practice, said the minister, improves soil quality, saves water and fertilisers, and reduces environmental damage.
Calling Ransih Kalan “a school of knowledge and a centre of inspiration,” the minister said the village’s approach shows that stubble need not be a burden — it can be a boon. He urged the replication of this model across India to help curb air pollution and preserve beneficial insects and soil fertility.
The minister also told farmers they can have confidence in the government’s procurement policy. He reaffirmed that the government will continue procuring wheat and paddy at Minimum Support Price (MSP), and also assured procurement of pulses such as lentil, pigeon pea, black gram and chickpea — ensuring farmers get full value for their labour.
Furthermore, Chouhan directed that custom hiring centres be developed into mechanization centres — promoting access to farm machinery and efficient field preparation across states.
With this move, the government signals a strong push toward sustainable agriculture, cleaner air and farmers’ welfare — offering a replicable path for villages across the country.
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