Paddy straw furniture big draw at Punjab university

Making furniture out of paddy straw is an alternative to burning it, said an official at the Punjab Agriculture University in Ludhiana.

Ludhiana (Punjab): Furniture made out of paddy straw displayed at Agriculture University in Ludhiana has become a centre of attraction for those visiting the varsity.

"Making furniture out of paddy bale is an alternative to burning it. It is also pocket friendly," said Anil Sharma, Head of Communication Department, Punjab Agriculture University.

"This furniture can be used in different ways like a sofa or bed. People have been accusing each other of burning and pollution but we had to come up with a solution. The furniture was made at negligible cost. We have used 20 bales for it," he added.

The prudent use of paddy has been showcased amid the rise in pollution and incidents of stubble burning across the state. "We have compressed 25-30 kgs of straw," said Sharma.

The bales were first wrapped with polythene, covered with a net and other material, he said.

ANI