Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit key locations in Moga and Jalandhar today as part of his day-long review of rural development and farming initiatives in Punjab. The Chouhan visit Punjab tour aims to highlight sustainable agriculture, flood recovery, and MNREGA support.
Chouhan will start his day at Ransingh Kalan village in Moga. Farmers here follow eco-friendly methods and have stopped stubble burning for six years. They now use scientific residue management, which improves soil health and reduces chemical fertilisers by nearly 30%. The Minister plans to speak directly with farmers to understand how these methods boosted productivity.
He will then move to Udham Singh Nagar in Jalandhar to meet MNREGA workers. Chouhan recently announced an increase in MNREGA workdays in Punjab from 100 to 150 to support labourers affected by floods.
Later, he will hold a review meeting with district officials in Jalandhar to assess rural infrastructure and livelihood schemes. The visit will conclude with an interaction with farmers at the ICAR-Central Potato Research Centre, where discussions will focus on research and new technologies.
The Chouhan visit Punjab programme reflects the Centre’s push toward sustainable farming and stronger rural support.
