DC lauds farmers of Macchian Kalan, Bounkar Dogran, and Dhanansu for environmental preservation efforts by eliminating farm fires
Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal praised the farmers of Macchian Kalan, Bounkar Dogran, and Dhanansu villages for their significant contributions to environmental preservation by achieving zero farm fires. He commended their effective management of paddy stubble using both ex-situ and in-situ techniques.
City Air News
Nov 3, 2024 04:43
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Ludhiana, November 3, 2024: Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal praised the farmers of Macchian Kalan, Bounkar Dogran, and Dhanansu villages for their significant contributions to environmental preservation by achieving zero farm fires. He commended their effective management of paddy stubble using both ex-situ and in-situ techniques.
During a visit to Macchian Kalan, where farmers are preparing stubble bales, Jorwal expressed satisfaction at the intact collaboration between farmers and the administration in eliminating stubble burning. He later inspected fields in Bounkar Dogran and Dhanansu, where farmers are utilizing various tools such as super seeders, happy seeders, smart seeders, mulchers, and reversible MB ploughs to incorporate stubble into the soil.
Jorwal noted that the farmers in these villages have made a visionary decision to protect the environment by avoiding stubble burning. He highlighted how these farmers adopted modern agricultural techniques through cooperative societies, either via custom hiring or pooling resources, thus saving the environment from harmful practices.
"I am confident that these innovative farmers will lead the state in demonstrating the proper management of paddy straw," he added.
While congratulating the farmers for this commendable initiative, the Deputy Commissioner remarked that just as a ray of light dispels darkness, these villages will inspire others to follow suit. He emphasized that burning paddy straw poses serious health risks and environmental hazards, urging every farmer to participate in conservation efforts.
Present at the event were ADC Amarjit Bains, SDM Dr Baljinder Singh Dhillon, Chief Agriculture Officer Dr. Parkash Singh, and other notable figures including Jagdev Singh, Sandeep Singh, Amanpreet Singh, Harinder Singh, Ritika Sharma, Sukhdev Singh, and others.
