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- Burning of paddy crop residue declined by 41 per cent last year over 2016-level in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR.
- It was done through the various efforts under the Central Sector Scheme on ‘Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue in the State of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and NCT of Delhi’.
- Happy Seeder/Zero Tillage Technology, which is a tractor-mounted device, has the capability to cut and lift the previous crop (ex- rice straw) and sow a new (wheat) crop in its place.
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is implementing this scheme through its Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).
- Crop residue burning in north-west India contributes to air pollution, health hazards, disruption of transportation, school closures and soil degradation.
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