The incidents of stubble burning reduced in UP: Report
Lucknow| To control the cases of stubble burning in UP, the government adopted a policy of strictness and encouragement, which has yielded positive results. The incidence of stubble burning decreased by about 46 per cent in the last seven years. According to statistics, 8,784 incidents of stubble burning were recorded in Uttar Pradesh in the year 2017, while in 2023, only 3,996 incidents of stubble burning were recorded. The government has organized various programs to make farmers aware about the harm caused by stubble burning, emphasizing the benefits of composting and seed drilling.
It is being explained to the farmers by the Yogi government that burning stubble destroys the nutrients essential for the soil, such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potash. In addition, stubble burning also burns the friend bacteria and molds of the land, which are extremely important for agriculture. In this context, the Government has also provided 7.5 biodi composers for the composting of stubble. Using a bottle de composer, farmers can compost the stubble of one acre of field. Along with this, a fine of Rs 15,000 has also been set for stubble burning, which farmers are trying to avoid.
Gorakhpur Environment Action Group study has revealed that 400 kg of useful carbon, 10-40 crore bacteria present in the soil per gram and 1-2 lakh molds are burnt in addition to nutrients when burning stalks per acre. Moistening of the temperature of soil covered with crop residues increases the activity of microorganisms in it, which provide micronutrients for the next crop. Preserving the moisture of the soil covered with residue also increases the water holding capacity of the land. The study has also revealed that it reduces the cost of irrigation due to less water. Rare water also survives. Instead of burning the stalk, plow it deeply and turn it in the field and irrigate it. For quick rot, 5 kg of urea per acre can be sprayed before irrigation.