India, Feb. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Effectively implement the State Action Plan in letter and spirit, to eliminate and control the wheat stubble burning.

Map each farm in all the villages for the proposed mode of wheat stubble management (crop diversification/ in-situ management/ ex-situ management/ fodder etc.).

Tag specific nodal officers to a group of farmers, covering all farmers in the district. Maximum 100 farmers could be tagged with each nodal officer, for effective monitoring.

Ensure optimum utilization and timely availability of CRM machines to the farmers, mainly during the peak harvesting season, through a mobile app.

Mandate rent-free availability of CRM machines for small / marginal farmers thr...