SaralnamaMauganj district has banned crop residue burning to protect soil fertility and reduce pollution. Collector Sanjay Kumar Jain issued the order under the Indian Civil Security Code 2023. Violators face fines of ₹2,500 to ₹15,000 based on land size. Farmers are advised to use crop residue for animal feed, CNG production, or industrial fuel instead of burning. All combine harvesters must have straw rippers installed. A three-member committee will oversee compliance. SDMs, tehsildars, police, and agriculture officials must strictly enforce the order. Patwaris and agriculture extension officers will report burning incidents. The ban aims to protect the environment and prevent economic losses for farmers. To comply, farmers can collect crop residue for alternative uses rather than burning it. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 21:10 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Mauganj district has banned crop residue burning to protect soil fertility and reduce pollution
- Collector Sanjay Kumar Jain issued the order under the Indian Civil Security Code 2023
- Violators face fines of ₹2,500 to ₹15,000 based on land size