Crop Residue Management Guidelines 2023-24
Crop Residue Management Options can be classified as in-situ and ex-situ management options. Retaining, incorporating or mulching the crop residues in the field and decomposing using consortia of microbes are the two possible in-situ crop residue management options. Baling and transporting straw from the field is another feasible ex-situ option when alternate, effective and economically viable usage methods are identified and facilities and infrastructure are created. It is envisaged that appropriate mix of in-situ and ex-situ crop residue management options through a holistic approach of providing appropriate solutions, optimally utilizing the existing resources and establishing appropriate supply chain through a cluster based approach in the vicinity of various industries utilizing the crop residue will help containing the burning of crop residues in the open fields. In view of the above, it is proposed to continue to support the efforts of the States of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and NCT of Delhi in addressing the problems of crop residue burning through the interventions.
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