Amritsar: In a significant move to promote sustainable farming practices, the Amritsar district administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Madam Sakshi Saheny, has provided financial assistance to 100 small farmers for stubble management.
This initiative, taken on the instructions of the Chief Minister of Punjab, aims to encourage farmers to adopt environmentally friendly methods of disposing of paddy straw.
Deputy Commissioner Sahni visited the village of Dhararh and handed over cheque to the farmers, praising their efforts in protecting the environment and increasing soil fertility.
She emphasized that refraining from burning paddy straw is crucial for maintaining soil health and promoting eco-friendly farming practices.
Chief Agriculture Officer Dr. Tajinder Singh advised farmers to mix paddy straw into the soil to enhance land utilization. The farmers present shared their experiences of harvesting stubble without burning it, using machinery.
The district administration's efforts to promote sustainable farming practices include providing necessary equipment like balers, choppers, and surface seeders to farmers. Regular field visits by officials will monitor progress and encourage more farmers to adopt eco-friendly methods.