Saralnama, SDM Nasib Kumar chaired a meeting in Bahadurgarh to prevent crop residue burning. Officials reviewed awareness campaigns and departmental preparations. Farmers are being offered ₹1200 per acre as incentive to manage crop waste. Village secretaries and agriculture staff are assigned to each village. Awareness camps are being held in villages and schools. SDM directed panchayat and revenue officials to spread awareness through village announcements. Police were instructed to fine and penalize those burning crop residue. Farmers can avoid burning by using crop residue management techniques. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 16:25 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 25 Aug 2023, SDM Nasib Kumar chaired a meeting in Bahadurgarh to prevent crop residue burning
- Officials reviewed awareness campaigns and departmental preparations
- Farmers are being offered ₹1200 per acre as incentive to manage crop waste