MP Government Takes Tough Stand Against Stubble Burning

MP farmers found burning stubble to lose Kisan Samman Nidhi aid, MSP access for a year

The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to take strict action against stubble burning by farmers, approving a proposal to suspend financial aid under the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme and deny minimum support price (MSP) benefits for one year to those found violating the ban. Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said the decision was approved by the state cabinet on Tuesday as part of efforts to curb stubble burning, which c…

MP Government Takes Tough Stand Against Stubble Burning

MP Government Takes Tough Stand Against Stubble Burning The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has taken a bold step by deciding to suspend financial aid to farmers participating in stubble burning. This measure, announced by Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, aims to combat air pollution.Under the new directive, farmers engaged in this environmentally harmful practice will not receive the Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits for a year, an…

Minister Dudik announced that "on Wednesday the funds were deposited in the accounts of the cotton producers registered in the Sipach" and added that "they will be destined for the purchase of diesel and lubricants to start the destruction of stubble." They will be able to access through the Tuya rechargeable card that already have previous operators. This assistance is part of the Now More Field program that together with Governor Zdero was pre…

MP cabinet nod for suspension of Kisan Samman Nidhi aid of farmers involved in stubble burning

Bhopal, Apr 29 (PTI) The Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval to suspend for a year the financial assistance provided under the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme of those farmers involved in stubble burning, a minister said.The cabinet also decided that the produce of such farmers will not be purchased as per the minimum support price (MSP) for one year."The state government is taking strict measures to control stubble burning that causes…

MP farmers warned of losing MSP, subsidies over stubble burning - OrissaPOST

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, in a move that balances leniency with determination, has announced the cessation of benefits under the ‘Kisan Samman Nidhi’ scheme and the procurement of farm produce at minimum support prices for farmers who burn wheat or other crop stubble in their fields. State Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya clarified the government’s stance, emphasising that while legal penalties will be avoided as far as …