Chandigarh, October 31 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said the State Government will use Decomposer Wettable Powder for the management of crop residue and other agricultural waste. This initiative will not only eliminate the need for burning residue but also help enhance soil fertility. Today, in a meeting of the High-Powered Purchase Committee, approval was granted for the purchase of 75,000 packets of Pusa Decomposer Wettable Powder.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Sh. Pankaj Agarwal, and other senior officials. Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda joined the meeting through video conferencing.
After the meeting, Sh. Rana informed that approval has been given to purchase 75,000 packets of Pusa Decomposer Wettable Powder. These packets will be provided to farmers free of cost. Based on one packet per acre, the first phase will help manage crop residue in 75,000 acres of paddy fields across the state.
Sh. Rana said that this initiative will significantly reduce stubble-burning incidents and enhance soil fertility, thereby increasing farmers’ income. He stated that the technology is currently being used for demonstration purposes, and its wider implementation will be decided based on the assessment of the results next year.
He explained that Decomposer Wettable Powder decomposes stubble, vegetable residues, and other agricultural waste within a few days, converting them into high-quality compost. It improves soil fertility and increases the organic carbon content in the soil.
The Agriculture Minister further said this powder also acts as a plant protection agent that helps control fungal diseases and pests present in the soil. It reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, thereby lowering the cost of cultivation.
