Writes a letter to the Union Finance and Agriculture Ministers
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, March 18 –
While taking yet another significant step for the welfare of farmers in the State, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini has demanded exemption in GST on 10 agricultural implements used in crop residue management from the Central Government. He has written a letter in this regard to Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
In his letter, Saini highlighted that the farmers of Haryana play a crucial role in the nation's food reserves, with the state being a leader in the agricultural sector. However, in recent years, stubble burning has become a major issue, adversely impacting the health of the people. Given the seriousness of the issue, it is being closely monitored by the Supreme Court and the Air Quality Commission. The Chief Minister said that Haryana's farmers are adopting advanced technologies and utilizing the latest agricultural implement for crop residue management. Over the past few years, both the Government of India and the State Government have been providing subsidies on machinery for crop residue management. In 2024, there was a 39 per cent reduction in stubble burning incidents compared to 2023.