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Uttar Pradesh Crop Residue Management Subsidy to Curb Stubble Burning

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Why It Matters

Crucial for UPPSC aspirants tracking state-specific environmental policies, agricultural interventions, and measures to tackle air pollution.

Summary

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a subsidy scheme aimed at curbing stubble burning by promoting crop residue management and providing financial incentives for alternative machinery. This initiative addresses environmental pollution and improves soil fertility across the state.

Key Points

  • Uttar Pradesh launched a subsidy scheme to curb stubble burning by promoting crop residue management and purchasing alternative machinery.
  • The initiative aims to address environmental pollution, particularly air quality deterioration during winter months, and enhance soil health.
  • Financial assistance and incentives are provided to farmers and cooperative societies to adopt eco-friendly stubble management techniques instead of burning.

Important Terms

Stubble Burning Subsidy Scheme

A state-backed financial initiative providing incentives and subsidies on alternative machinery to farmers for crop residue management, aimed at curbing stubble burning and reducing environmental pollution.

UPSC context

UPPSC General Studies Paper-V (Uttar Pradesh Specific) & Paper-III (Environment & Agriculture): Tests knowledge of state-level environmental schemes and agricultural governance.

Source
Government of Uttar Pradesh

The apex executive authority of Uttar Pradesh responsible for formulating and implementing state policies, welfare schemes, and administrative measures across various sectors including agriculture and environment.

UPSC context

UPPSC General Studies Paper-V (Uttar Pradesh Specific): Tests understanding of state governance, administrative structure, and policy implementation.

Static Concepts Connected

Agriculture and Environment

What are the primary in-situ and ex-situ methods of crop residue management recommended in India?

  • In-situ Methods: In-situ management involves incorporating stubble back into the soil using machinery like Happy Seeders, Super Seeders, Mulchers, and Rotavators to decompose organic matter.
  • Ex-situ Methods: Ex-situ management involves harvesting and transporting crop residue for industrial uses such as biomass power plants, bio-ethanol production, and packaging material.
  • Pusa Decomposer: Bio-decomposers (fungal capsules developed by IARI) are sprayed over fields to rapidly accelerate the decomposition of leftover stubble without burning.

Cross-Topic Patterns

  • Stubble Burning and National Clean Air Programme

    State-level agricultural pollution policies link directly with National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targets and stubble burning penalties under the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Act.

UPPSC often asks exact subsidy percentage splits (e.g., 50% vs 80%) for individual farmers versus CHCs under agricultural schemes.

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