The Central Government has approved a sum of Rs 137 crore for promotion of agricultural mechanization for in-situ management of crop residue in Haryana.
The move would increase fertility of land and reduce the cost of expenditure on crops. This was informed in the first meeting of State level Monitoring Committee of the New Central Sector Scheme “Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in-situ Management of Crop Residue in the states of Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and NCT Delhi” held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary, DS Dhesi, here.
During the meeting, it was informed that the State Government would purchase eight machines for management of crop residue. These machines included Rotavator, Happy Seeder, Zero Till Seed Drill, Shrub Master, Paddy Straw Chopper, Super Straw Management System, Reversible MB Plough and Rotary Slasher, said an official spokesman.
As per the scheme, 50 per cent subsidy would be given to farmers purchasing these machines. Apart from this, if a group of eight farmers would open custom hiring centre, 80 per cent rebate would be given to them on these machines. It was also informed that all machines would be made available to farmers by August 15, 2018, he said.
The State Government would adopt different methods for publicity and awareness of the scheme. These methods included radio jingles, social media, seminars and awards, he said.
It was also informed that the State Government has prepared a policy under which the paddy crop stubble would not be burned before ensuing Kharif crop season so that it could be utilised in the field, the spokesman added.