Ministers Chouhan and Yadav Lead Stubble Management Review to Boost Farm Income

A high-level inter-ministerial meeting was held to implement crop residue management in mission mode. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav co-chaired the meeting, which emphasized the need to prevent stubble burning and develop a robust system for managing crop residue. The meeting also discussed the importance of protecting soil health and enabling farmers to benefit from opportunities such as carbon credits.

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Prelims-testable facts

01Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan co-chaired a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting with Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav to implement crop residue management in mission mode.
02The meeting aimed to prevent stubble burning and promote sustainable alternatives for farmers during the paddy harvesting season.
03Stubble burning causes air pollution and destroys beneficial soil organisms, but can be converted into organic manure or used for bio-CNG, bio-ethanol, electricity generation, and animal fodder.
04The Central Government is extending financial assistance to states to implement crop residue management, with Punjab required to submit its Utilisation Certificate (UC) promptly.
05District-level collectors were directed to convene meetings promptly and ensure practical solutions are implemented without delay to prevent stubble burning.
06The objective is to develop a robust system where farmers have no need to burn crop residue in the first place, creating economically viable arrangements for managing stubble.
07Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the importance of protecting the environment and preserving soil health through sustainable agricultural practices.

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Most people think that stubble burning is a major problem, but actually it can be a solution for enhancing farmers' income and improving soil health.
Most people think that the Central Government is not providing any financial assistance to states for crop residue management, but actually it is extending all possible financial assistance.

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The Central Government has launched the 'Stubble Management Scheme' to promote sustainable alternatives for farmers and prevent stubble burning, which is in line with the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to reduce air pollution.

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Single facteasy

Where was the joint review of stubble management conducted by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav?

A.Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
B.Agricultural University, Ludhiana
C.Environment Ministry, New Delhi
D.Agriculture Ministry, New Delhi

Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi is the venue where the joint review was conducted to implement crop residue (stubble) management in mission mode.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Stubble Management Meeting: 1. The meeting was attended by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav. 2. The Central Government has allocated ₹100 crores to states for stubble management. 3. The meeting was held at the Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi to discuss crop residue management. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is correct because it is supported by fact 2. Statement 2 is incorrect because there is no mention of a specific allocation of ₹100 crores in the fact list. Statement 3 is correct because it is supported by fact 10.

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