Government's Extensive Efforts Towards Stubble Management in Haryana, 13,200 Modern Agricultural Machines Distributed to Farmers

Monitoring of hotspot villages through 79 sensors and 36 drones; farmers receiving an incentive of Rs. 1,200 per acre

Swift action against stubble-burning incidents, fines of Rs. 3.55 lakh imposed; Rs. 2.30 lakh recovered

Chandigarh, 

The Haryana Government is making extensive efforts to promote crop residue management and protect the environment across the state. Along with providing farmers access to modern resources for stubble management, the government is also extending financial incentives to encourage the adoption of sustainable practices. In this direction, 13,200 agricultural machines of various types, including Super Seeders and Balers, have been distributed to farmers this year. Subsidies of up to 50 per cent are being provided on the purchase of these machines. In addition, farmers adopting crop residue management practices are being given an incentive of Rs. 1,200 per acre. Under this scheme, approximately Rs. 500 crore will be disbursed to farmers.

Sharing this information, a government spokesperson said that the state government has also strengthened its technology-based monitoring system to prevent incidents of stubble burning. A total of 79 sensors have been installed in hotspot villages, while continuous monitoring is being carried out through 36 drones across various districts. Additionally, responsibilities have been assigned to district-level officers to ensure effective monitoring.

The spokesperson informed that 206 fire incidents have been reported so far across 23 districts of the state, of which crop residue burning has been confirmed in 89 cases. The administration has inspected all 206 locations. Taking action against stubble-burning cases as per the prescribed rules, fines amounting to Rs. 3.55 lakh have been imposed through 62 challans, out of which Rs. 2.30 lakh has already been recovered. In addition, 74 FIRs have been registered, and red entries have been made in the revenue records of the concerned fields in 19 cases.

The spokesperson further stated that, as per the district-wise data, no incidents of stubble burning have been reported in Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram, Mahendragarh, Nuh and Rewari. In Panchkula, one fire incident was reported, but crop residue burning in the field was not confirmed. Meanwhile, six incidents each have been reported in Hisar and Hansi.

He further informed that the government has also fixed accountability of officials to strengthen the monitoring mechanism. Show-cause notices have been issued to 109 nodal officers for alleged negligence in the discharge of their duties, ensuring that there is no laxity in the implementation of the stubble management campaign.

The spokesperson appealed to farmers to refrain from burning stubble and instead make use of modern agricultural machinery and available government schemes for proper management of crop residue. Scientific management of crop residue not only helps maintain soil fertility but also makes a significant contribution towards environmental protection and ensuring clean air.