Burning of crop residue in the states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan also contributes in increasing environmental pollution levels. National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government and these four northern states to take strict measures to deal with this serious biennial threat.
· In this regard, Agriculture Ministry issued an advisory to the state governments to create awareness among the farmers about the harmful effect of straw burning.
For crop residue management, under Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization, the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare have allocated funds to the four states
State |
Allocation of Funds (In Crore)
|
Funds Utilised (In Crore)
|
||
|
2016-17 |
2017-18 |
2016-17 |
2017-18 |
Punjab |
49.08 |
48.50 |
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---- |
Haryana |
---- |
45.00 |
------ |
39.00 |
Rajasthan |
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9.00 |
------- |
3.00 |
Uttar Pradesh |
24.77 |
30.00 |
24.77 |
26.01 |
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