Since the inception of the CRM scheme in 2018-19, 1,46,540 crop residue machines have been provided on subsidy, including 61,951 super-seeders. However, the report noted challenges related to the limited availability of machinery during the critical 15 to 20-day period for wheat sowing.“Although the number of machines is sufficient to cover the area under paddy, the demand for machines during this short window creates logistical constraints. Additionally, the machines have a limited useful life, and some are discarded annually due to wear and tear,” the report added.As per data from the Consortium for Research on Agroecosystem Monitoring and Modelling from Space, 446 stubble burning cases were detected in six states on 28 November. The breakdown is as follows: Madhya Pradesh (282), Uttar Pradesh (103), Punjab (34), Rajasthan (20), Haryana (7), and Delhi (none). Between 15 September and 28 November, a total of 36,317 burning incidents were recorded across these states, with the highest numbers in Madhya Pradesh (15,763), followed by Punjab (10,855), Uttar Pradesh (5,554), Rajasthan (2,753), Haryana (1,380), and Delhi (12).Punjab’s Agriculture Department remains committed to addressing stubble burning through continuous monitoring, the provision of subsidised machinery, and future action plans to meet farmers’ needs while mitigating environmental impacts.
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