Haryana distributes 13,200 farm machines to curb stubble burning; Rs. 1,200 per acre incentive announced
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, November 11, 2026: The Haryana Government has distributed 13,200 modern agricultural machines, including Super Seeders and Balers, to farmers this year as part of its efforts to promote crop residue management and curb stubble burning.
Farmers adopting crop residue management practices are also being provided an incentive of Rs. 1,200 per acre, with approximately Rs. 500 crore earmarked for disbursement under the scheme. The government is offering subsidies of up to 50 per cent on the purchase of agricultural machinery.
A government spokesperson said the state had strengthened its technology-based monitoring system, installing 79 sensors in identified hotspot villages and deploying 36 drones across districts to monitor stubble-burning incidents.
According to official figures, 206 fire incidents have been reported across 23 districts so far. Crop residue burning was confirmed in 89 cases, while the administration inspected all 206 reported locations.
Action has been taken in the confirmed cases, with 62 challans issued and fines totalling Rs. 3.55 lakh imposed. Of this amount, Rs. 2.30 lakh has been recovered. Additionally, 74 FIRs have been registered, while red entries have been made in the revenue records of the fields concerned in 19 cases.
District-wise data showed that no stubble-burning incidents had been reported in Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram, Mahendragarh, Nuh and Rewari. Panchkula reported one fire incident, although crop residue burning in the field was not confirmed. Hisar and Hansi reported six incidents each.
The government has also initiated action against officials for alleged negligence in monitoring the campaign. Show-cause notices have been issued to 109 nodal officers, seeking explanations regarding the discharge of their duties.
The spokesperson appealed to farmers to avoid burning crop residue and instead use the machinery and financial assistance available under government schemes. The government said scientific management of crop residue could help preserve soil fertility and reduce air pollution.