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Punjab Clears 15,613 Stubble-Management Machines as Deliveries Accelerate Before Burning Season

Officials credit the mechanisation drive with last year's steep drop in farm fires.

The Happy Seeder machines have emerged as the most sought after machines, as the Punjab government has a total of 14,493 applications for it this season. (HT File)
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Overview

  • The state received 16,837 applications covering 42,476 crop residue machines and approved 15,613 for subsidy.
  • Officials report 9,500 machines delivered with remaining handovers expected by early October after flood-related delays.
  • The Super Seeder tops farmer demand with 14,493 requests, ahead of zero-till drills, mulchers, RMB ploughs and rakes.
  • The rollout is backed by a ₹500 crore programme funded 60% by the Centre and 40% by Punjab, with priority to custom hiring centres; 1,319 of a 1,500 target are operational.
  • Authorities cite a 70% year-on-year decline in stubble-burning incidents in 2024 and continue urging in-situ management as flood recovery proceeds under Mission Chardikala with losses estimated at ₹13,800 crore.