Jatana village, located in Khanna block, Ludhiana district, Punjab, has 550 acres of agricultural land and 95 active farmers. Before its adoption by CII Foundation and HDFC Bank, nearly 30–40% of farmers resorted to stubble burning due to the lack of viable solutions and agricultural equipment, contributing to environmental pollution.

After CII Foundation and HDFC Bank adopted the village’s cooperative society, several awareness campaigns were conducted to educate farmers about the harmful effects of stubble burning on the environment and health. To support them with sustainable alternatives, they provided the village co-operative with three agricultural machines—one Super Seeder, one Smart Seeder, and one Surface Seeder—along with proper training on their usage.

With this support, significant improvements have been seen in Jatana. Farmers increasingly adopted advanced agricultural equipment like Happy Seeders, Smart Seeders, MB Ploughs, Surface Seeders, and Super Seeders. As a result, the non-burning area reached 99%, making Jatana the lowest stubble-burning village in Ludhiana district.

In the 2024 season, Jatana achieved a remarkable 0% stubble burning status, setting an example for sustainable agriculture. The successful implementation of crop residue management techniques in Jatana has not only reduced air pollution but also improved soil health, water conservation, and overall agricultural productivity.

The village cooperative society and farmers of Jatana expressed their gratitude to CII Foundation and HDFC Bank for their efforts in promoting crop residue management and transforming Jatana into a model village for sustainable farming.