The paddy crop planted in Kharif is now almost ripe and the time for its harvesting is near. It is seen that many farmers burn the crop residues left after harvesting. Doing this not only damages the environment but also reduces the yield capacity of the field. Farmers are usually not aware of this, that is why they burn the crop residues. However, now the government has also started taking strict steps in this regard. In this episode, an order has been issued in Satna, Uttar Pradesh under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 that a complete ban has been imposed on burning crop residues and stubble in the district.

Let us tell you that if this order is not followed and if stubble is burnt, farmers may have to pay a fine of Rs 2,500 to Rs 15,000. In such cases, legal action will also be taken under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.

It is worth noting that now many modern machines are available to dispose of stubble. Machines like “baler” and “rack” collect the straw and make bundles which can be sold commercially at good prices. Apart from this, the straw is mixed with the soil with the “super seeder” machine and seeds are sown directly on it, due to which the straw acts as fertilizer.

Source: News 18

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