Archive · 5 Jun 2025
UP Simplifies Subsidy Process for Crop Residue Management
The government in Uttar Pradesh is making it easier for farmers to get money to help manage leftover crops, like straw, in their fields.
Farmers can now directly book the equipment they need for subsidies up to a certain amount using an online portal.
For larger amounts, a lottery will decide who gets the subsidy.
This helps reduce the burning of crop waste, which pollutes the air.
This method also improves soil health and reduces the need for certain fertilizers.
Farmer groups must have at least 100 members, and these groups should help small farmers.
The goal is to make it simpler and more efficient for farmers to get the help they need.
Uttar Pradesh government simplifies subsidy access for in-situ crop residue management.
Farmers can directly book machinery up to Rs 10,000 subsidy via the official portal.
Subsidies exceeding Rs 10,000 will use an e-lottery system for selection.
In-situ crop residue management aims to reduce stubble burning and improve soil health.
FPOs must have at least 100 members, with a focus on small and marginal farmers.
- Who
- Farmers, the Uttar Pradesh government, and the state agriculture directorate.
- What
- Simplified subsidy process for in-situ crop residue management.
- When
- The new guidelines are recently issued.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To check stubble burning resulting in air pollution, improve soil fertility and support farmers.
- Subsidy Amount (Maximum)
- Rs 10,000
- Subsidy Booking Method
- Official portal
- Subsidy Over Rs 10,000 Selection
- e-lottery system
- Refundable Deposit
- Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,000 (depending on subsidy value)
- FPO Membership
- Minimum 100 members, registered for at least one year
- FPO Mandate
- 75% small/marginal farmers