Refrain from stubble burning, Shivraj Singh appeals to farmers

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has appealed to farmers to refrain from stubble burning and adopt scientific residue management.Speaking to the media in Ludhiana on Tuesday, Chouhan urged farmers adopting proper stubble management and direct seeding methods improves soil fertility over time. “Within two years, the nitrogen content in the soil will increase, reducing the need for urea, while crop yields will rise by about two quintals per acre.” He  commended the farmers of Nurpur Bet, noting that the village has not engaged in stubble burning since 2017 and has instead adopted sustainable residue management practices. Chouhan  announced that the Central Government has released ₹74 crore for the free distribution of wheat seeds to compensate farmers for crop losses in Punjab. Funds have also been approved for mustard and other seed varieties. Additionally, under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, ₹222 crore has already been transferred in advance to the accounts of 11.09 lakh farmers. Assistance under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) will also be provided to support farmers affected in the horticulture sector.

पंजाब में फसल नुकसान की भरपाई के लिए केंद्र सरकार ने त्वरित कदम उठाए हैं-

- गेंहू बीज नि:शुल्क उपलब्ध कराने हेतु ₹74 करोड़ की राशि जारी की।
- राष्ट्रीय खाद्य तेल मिशन के अंतर्गत सरसों सहित अन्य बीजों के लिए राशि स्वीकृत की।
- प्रधानमंत्री किसान सम्मान निधि के तहत 11.09 लाख… pic.twitter.com/DABQTIyIVL

— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) October 14, 2025

Chouhan interacted with farmers at a Kisan Chaupal in Nurpur Bet village, Ludhiana, observed live demonstrations of agricultural machinery, and visited the ‘Samanyu Honey’ Beekeeping Centre in Doraha village.