3 combines pressed into service for harvesting
S. A. S. Nagar/Derabassi, April 18, 2020: The wheat harvesting process has begun in the Village Jawaharpur under the strict watch of a seven member committee.
Disclosing this here today, the SDM Derabassi Mr. Kuldeep Bawa, who is the head of the committee, said that a total of three combines have been pressed into service for the harvesting work. Out of these three, 2 are from outside while one belongs to the village. These were thoroughly sanitized before start of harvesting. The SDM also added that a total of 250 Killas of land is under harvesting in the village. Till date, 350 MT crop has been produced.
He further added that the entire harvesting process is being carried out by the District Administration with special emphasis on maintaining the social distancing besides providing the people engaged in the work with masks, gloves and sanitisers.
Divulging more, he said that before the District Administration undertakes harvesting, the concerned farmer is informed who can watch the process from the sidelines.