DC Komal Mittal pushes sustainable stubble solutions in Raipur Khurd, urges wide adoption of CRM machinery.
SAS Nagar (Mohali), November 7: Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal visited Raipur Khurd in Kharar block to review crop residue management on the ground and encourage farmers to shift decisively to eco‑friendly practices that prevent stubble burning. Interacting with cultivators who have sown wheat with Super Seeders by incorporating standing paddy straw into the soil, she said the technology improves soil health, cuts input costs, and curbs air pollution.
Mittal called on more farmers to use government‑subsidised Crop Residue Management (CRM) equipment, noting that access and guidance are being provided through the state’s portal, the Unnat Kisan app, and cluster‑level nodal officers. She asked the Raipur Khurd panchayat to apply for balers and rakes so the village can collectively bale paddy residue for ex‑situ use, improving machine utilisation beyond the 40‑day paddy window.
Responding to local demand for additional baling capacity, the DC directed Agriculture Department officials to assess requirements and ensure the necessary machines are earmarked for the panchayat or cooperative before the next season. She reiterated the administration’s commitment to support farmers with modern, sustainable methods to achieve a cleaner harvest period and long‑term gains in fertility and productivity.
ADC (D) Sonam Chaudhary, officers of the Agriculture Department and farmers from Raipur Khurd were present during the visit.