Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday (November 27, 2025) asked farmers to follow the example of a Punjab village in stubble management, saying it has not burnt crop residue for the past six years.
Mr. Chouhan was on a day-long visit to Punjab.
During his arrival in Moga, Mr. Chouhan visited Ransih Kalan village to meet farmers who have stopped burning stubble for the past several years.
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Earlier in the morning, Mr. Chouhan also savoured 'makki di roti' and 'sarson da saag'-- a famous Punjabi dish -- while sitting on a 'manja' [charpoy]. "I have just come here. People's love is amazing," said Mr. Chouhan while speaking with reporters. He also said he had 'makke di roti' and 'sarson da saag'.
