Chouhan noted that stubble burning may clear fields quickly, but it harms insects, soil health, and the environment. He highlighted an 83% drop in stubble-burning incidents in Punjab this year and encouraged farmers nationwide to follow the Ransih Kalan model.

The Minister explained how farmers in the village mix stubble into the soil and use direct seeding. They save water, diesel and fertiliser, while improving soil carbon and crop productivity. He shared examples of farmers who now use fewer bags of DAP and urea due to better soil nutrition.

Chouhan also praised the village for adopting rainwater harvesting, plastic management, and an active anti-drug campaign. He said that Ransih Kalan offers valuable lessons for farmers across India.

The Minister assured farmers that the government will continue procurement at MSP and will also buy lentil, pigeon pea, black gram and chickpea, ensuring full value for their hard work.

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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.

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