Crop Residue Management

Burning
of crop residue in the states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
also contributes in increasing environmental pollution levels.  National Green
Tribunal has directed the Delhi government and these four northern states to
take strict measures to deal with this serious biennial threat.  

·         In this regard, agriculture Ministry issued an advisory to the state governments to create awareness among the farmers about the harmful effect of straw burning. 

·        
Facilitate
farmers residue management machines and
equipment such as Zero Till Seed Drill, Happy Seeder, Straw Baler, Rotavator,
Paddy Straw Chopper/ Mulcher, Gyro Rake, Straw Reaper, Shredder,
etc., to through Custom Hiring Centres or village level Farm Machinery Banks.

·        
The State Governments have also been directed
that Rs. 4000/ Hectare shall be used from the funds available for demonstration
of machines under Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization for demonstration
of straw Management machinery at farmers’ fields.

For
crop residue management, under Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization, the
Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare have allocated funds
to the four states

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