{"id":229812,"date":"2025-10-01T16:54:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=229812"},"modified":"2025-10-01T16:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:24:46","slug":"in-situ-crop-residue-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#Why_is_In-Situ_Crop_Residue_Management_Important\" >Why is In-Situ Crop Residue Management Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#What_are_the_Objectives_of_the_Scheme\" >What are the Objectives of the Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_the_In-Situ_Management_of_Crop_Residue\" >What are the Benefits of the In-Situ Management of Crop Residue?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#What_Machinery_is_Covered_under_the_Scheme\" >What Machinery is Covered under the Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#How_is_the_Scheme_Implemented\" >How is the Scheme Implemented?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#How_does_the_Scheme_Benefit_Farmers_Economically\" >How does the Scheme Benefit Farmers Economically?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#How_does_the_Scheme_Address_Environmental_Concerns\" >How does the Scheme Address Environmental Concerns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#What_IEC_Activities_are_Promoted_Under_the_Scheme\" >What IEC Activities are Promoted Under the Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#Why_is_the_Scheme_Relevant_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Why is the Scheme Relevant for Government Exam Aspirants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#Questions_Based_In-Situ_Crop_Residue_Management\" >Questions Based In-Situ Crop Residue Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#Answer_Key\" >Answer Key<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The \u201cPromotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue\u201d is a central government initiative under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM). The scheme primarily focuses on providing financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of modern machinery to manage crop residue in-situ, that is, directly in the field, rather than burning it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched initially for the period 2018-19 to 2019-20 in the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the program targets the critical issue of air pollution caused by stubble burning and promotes sustainable agricultural practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative encourages the creation of Farm Machinery Banks (FMBs) or Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs), ensuring that even small farmers can access expensive equipment through shared usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-in-situ-crop-residue-management-important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_In-Situ_Crop_Residue_Management_Important\"><\/span>Why is In-Situ Crop Residue Management Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stubble burning has become a severe environmental and agricultural problem in India, particularly in the northern states. The process of burning crop residue releases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Particulate matter (PM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbon monoxide (CO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbon dioxide (CO\u2082)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sulfur dioxide (SO\u2082)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These pollutants significantly deteriorate air quality, aggravating <strong>respiratory, skin, and eye diseases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from air pollution, stubble burning also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Destroys <strong>soil nutrients<\/strong> and <strong>microorganisms<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alters <strong>soil properties<\/strong> such as temperature, pH, moisture, available phosphorus, and soil organic matter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces <strong>long-term soil fertility<\/strong> and productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By promoting in-situ crop residue management, the scheme addresses these environmental and agricultural challenges while encouraging sustainable farming practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Upcoming Govt Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-objectives-of-the-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Objectives_of_the_Scheme\"><\/span>What are the Objectives of the Scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme has been designed with multiple objectives aimed at environmental protection, sustainable agriculture, and rural development. Key objectives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Objective<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reducing Air Pollution<\/strong><\/td><td>Prevent the release of harmful gases and particulate matter caused by stubble burning.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Preventing Loss of Soil Nutrients and Microorganisms<\/strong><\/td><td>Maintain soil fertility and promote healthy soil ecosystems by integrating crop residue into the soil.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Promoting In-Situ Management of Crop Residue<\/strong><\/td><td>Encourage the use of mechanization inputs such as Happy Seeders, Rotavators, Super SMS, and Mulchers for effective residue management.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Establishing Farm Machinery Banks\/Custom Hiring Centres<\/strong><\/td><td>Facilitate access to machinery for small farmers who cannot afford expensive equipment individually.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Creating Awareness among Stakeholders<\/strong><\/td><td>Conduct <strong>demonstration camps<\/strong>, <strong>capacity-building programs<\/strong>, and <strong>education campaigns<\/strong> to encourage proper crop residue management practices.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-the-in-situ-management-of-crop-residue\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_the_In-Situ_Management_of_Crop_Residue\"><\/span>What are the Benefits of the In-Situ Management of Crop Residue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme provides financial assistance to different stakeholders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Beneficiary<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Financial Assistance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Individual Farmers<\/strong><\/td><td>50% financial assistance<\/td><td>For purchasing machinery required for in-situ management of crop residue.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Farmers\u2019 Groups and Cooperatives<\/strong> (including FPOs, women\u2019s groups, and private entrepreneurs)<\/td><td>Up to 80% financial assistance<\/td><td>For establishing <strong>Farm Machinery Banks (FMBs)<\/strong> or <strong>Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs)<\/strong> to provide machinery on rent.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State and Central Agencies<\/strong> (State Governments, KVKs, ICAR institutions, Central Govt. institutions)<\/td><td>Funding support<\/td><td>For <strong>Information, Education, and Communication (IEC)<\/strong> activities such as mass awareness campaigns, training programs, demonstrations, and awards for zero stubble burning villages.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-machinery-is-covered-under-the-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Machinery_is_Covered_under_the_Scheme\"><\/span>What Machinery is Covered under the Scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme supports the procurement of modern machinery that helps in in-situ crop residue management. Key equipment includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Super Straw Management System (SMS) \u2013 for combine harvesters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Happy Seeder \u2013 for sowing wheat directly into paddy residue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydraulically Reversible MB Plough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paddy Straw Chopper\/Shredder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mulcher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero Till Seed Drill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotavator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Seeder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These machines not only help in residue management but also improve soil health and farm productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check Out: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-government-schemes-nabard-grade-a\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete List of Important Schemes for NABARD Grade A Exam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-the-scheme-implemented\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Scheme_Implemented\"><\/span>How is the Scheme Implemented?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The implementation of the scheme involves multiple stakeholders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>State Governments<\/strong> \u2013 responsible for facilitating procurement and promoting awareness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)<\/strong> \u2013 provide technical support, training, and demonstrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ICAR and Other Central Institutions<\/strong> \u2013 assist in research, technical guidance, and capacity building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FPOs and Cooperatives<\/strong> \u2013 operate <strong>Farm Machinery Banks\/CHCs<\/strong> to ensure machinery is accessible to small farmers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial assistance is provided for machinery procurement, establishing CHCs, and IEC activities. This ensures a <strong>holistic approach<\/strong> toward environmental protection, sustainable farming, and farmer empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-the-scheme-benefit-farmers-economically\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_Scheme_Benefit_Farmers_Economically\"><\/span>How does the Scheme Benefit Farmers Economically?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This scheme benefit farmers economically in various ways such as :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower Machinery Cost<\/strong> \u2013 Farmers get financial support and access to machines through CHCs, reducing the burden of buying costly equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better Crop Yield<\/strong> \u2013 Managing crop residue in the field improves soil health and leads to higher productivity in the next season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Income Opportunities<\/strong> \u2013 Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs) create chances for local entrepreneurs and farmers to earn by renting out machines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eco-Friendly Farming<\/strong> \u2013 Encourages sustainable practices, improves soil fertility, and reduces dependence on chemical fertilizers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get ready to crack government job exams with leading educators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll in Online Live Classes Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-the-scheme-address-environmental-concerns\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_Scheme_Address_Environmental_Concerns\"><\/span>How does the Scheme Address Environmental Concerns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme addresses the environmental concerns in several ways, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduction of Air Pollution<\/strong>: In-situ crop residue management eliminates the need for stubble burning, significantly reducing particulate matter and harmful gases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soil Enrichment<\/strong>: Crop residues are incorporated back into the soil, adding <strong>organic matter<\/strong> and preserving <strong>nutrients<\/strong> and <strong>microorganisms<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate Benefits<\/strong>: Reducing stubble burning lowers <strong>carbon emissions<\/strong>, contributing to climate change mitigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promotes Sustainable Practices<\/strong>: Encourages the adoption of modern machinery and conservation agriculture techniques, fostering environmentally responsible farming.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-iec-activities-are-promoted-under-the-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_IEC_Activities_are_Promoted_Under_the_Scheme\"><\/span>What IEC Activities are Promoted Under the Scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme includes IEC initiatives to educate farmers and stakeholders on the importance of in-situ crop residue management:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Demonstration Camps<\/strong> \u2013 showcasing machinery and proper residue management techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capacity Building Programs<\/strong> \u2013 training farmers on sustainable agricultural practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Awareness Campaigns<\/strong> \u2013 educating communities on environmental and health impacts of stubble burning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Awards and Incentives<\/strong> \u2013 recognizing villages and groups achieving <strong>zero straw burning<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These activities help create awareness and encourage widespread adoption of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a free mock test Now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-the-scheme-relevant-for-government-exam-aspirants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_Scheme_Relevant_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>Why is the Scheme Relevant for Government Exam Aspirants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For aspirants preparing for <strong>UPSC, State PSCs, and other government exams<\/strong>, this scheme is highly relevant due to its:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Environmental focus<\/strong> \u2013 aligns with questions on pollution, climate change, and sustainable agriculture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agricultural innovation<\/strong> \u2013 connects with topics on farm mechanization, crop residue management, and rural development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government initiatives<\/strong> \u2013 part of central sector schemes and Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Socio-economic impact<\/strong> \u2013 highlights financial assistance, rural entrepreneurship, and capacity building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding this scheme equips aspirants with knowledge applicable to <strong>GS Paper 3 (Agriculture, Environment, and Economy)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/government-schemes\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Government Schemes of India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scheme Name<\/td><td>Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Launch Period<\/td><td>2018-19 to 2019-20 (initially)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implementing Authority<\/td><td>Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beneficiaries<\/td><td>Individual farmers, FPOs, cooperatives, women\u2019s groups, private entrepreneurs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Assistance<\/td><td>50% for individual farmers, 80% for CHCs\/Farm Machinery Banks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Machinery<\/td><td>Happy Seeder, Super SMS, Rotavator, Zero Till Seed Drill, Mulcher<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objectives<\/td><td>Reduce air pollution, improve soil health, promote sustainable agriculture, create CHCs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IEC Activities<\/td><td>Demonstrations, training, awareness campaigns, awards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environmental Benefits<\/td><td>Reduced stubble burning, nutrient retention, climate change mitigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economic Benefits<\/td><td>Lower machinery costs, increased productivity, local entrepreneurship<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solve Free Previous Year Papers Today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-questions-based-in-situ-crop-residue-management\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_Based_In-Situ_Crop_Residue_Management\"><\/span>Questions Based In-Situ Crop Residue Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When was the \u201cPromotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue\u201d scheme initially launched?<br>A) 2015-16<br>B) 2016-17<br>C) 2018-19 <br>D) 2020-21<br>E) 2017-18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under which sub-mission is the scheme implemented?<br>A) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana<br>B) Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) <br>C) National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture<br>D) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana<br>E) Atal Bhujal Yojana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which states were covered in the initial launch of the scheme?<br>A) Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi <br>B) Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab<br>C) Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha<br>D) Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh<br>E) Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What percentage of financial assistance is provided to individual farmers for machinery procurement?<br>A) 100%<br>B) 75%<br>C) 60%<br>D) 50% <br>E) 40%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which of the following machines is covered under the scheme?<br>A) Happy Seeder <br>B) Tractor-Trolley<br>C) Laser Leveler<br>D) Sprinkler System<br>E) Drone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/one-nation-one-subscription-onos\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Nation One Subscription<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ayushman-bharat-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayushman Bharat Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/aatmanirbharta-in-pulses\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aatmanirbharta in Pulses<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/national-broadband-mission-2-0\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Broadband Mission 2.0<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pm-dhan-dhaanya-krishi-yojana-pmddky\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhan Mantri Dhan Krishi Yojana<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/stand-up-india-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stand Up India Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/?ref=contc-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All About GST 2.0<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/green-credit-program-earn-rewards-for-a-greener-world\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Green Credit Programme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is the primary environmental objective of the scheme?<br>A) Increase irrigation coverage<br>B) Reduce stubble burning and air pollution <br>C) Promote organic fertilizers<br>D) Improve marketing of crops<br>E) Enhance crop insurance coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who can establish Farm Machinery Banks (FMBs) or Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs)?<br>A) Only individual farmers<br>B) Only government agencies<br>C) Farmers\u2019 groups, cooperatives, FPOs, women\u2019s groups, private entrepreneurs <br>D) Multinational companies<br>E) Only state governments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which organization supports implementation through technical guidance and capacity building?<br>A) NABARD<br>B) ICAR and KVKs <br>C) NITI Aayog<br>D) Ministry of Finance<br>E) SEBI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the significance of IEC activities under this scheme?<br>A) Only financial audits<br>B) Mass awareness, training, demonstration, awards <br>C) Land acquisition<br>D) Crop insurance processing<br>E) Market linkage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How does in-situ crop residue management benefit soil?<br>A) Depletes nutrients<br>B) Increases erosion<br>C) Preserves nutrients and organic matter <br>D) Increases pH drastically<br>E) Reduces water retention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-answer-key\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer_Key\"><\/span>Answer Key<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Question Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Correct Answer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>C) 2018-19<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>B) Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>A) Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>D) 50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>A) Happy Seeder<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>B) Reduce stubble burning and air pollution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>C) Farmers\u2019 groups, cooperatives, FPOs, women\u2019s groups, private entrepreneurs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>B) ICAR and KVKs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>B) Mass awareness, training, demonstration, awards<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>C) Preserves nutrients and organic matter<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-result\/\">PFRDA Grade A Result 2026, Download Grade A Scorecard PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-admit-card\/\">PFRDA Grade A Admit Card 2026, Download Hall Ticket PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-selection-process\/\">PFRDA Grade A Assistant Manager Selection Process 2026, All Stages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-syllabus\/\">PFRDA Grade A Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-notification\/\">PFRDA Grade A Recruitment Notice 2026, Download Notification PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pfrda-assistant-manager-eligibility\/\">PFRDA Grade A Eligibility 2026, Age Limit and Qualification<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The \u201cPromotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue\u201d is a central government initiative under the Sub-Mission on<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":229818,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,14458,11544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-229812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-government-scheme","category-static-gk","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about In-Situ Crop Residue Management and its importance in combating air pollution and promoting agricultural sustainability.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The \u201cPromotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue\u201d is a central government initiative under the Sub-Mission on\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-10-01T11:24:38+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-10-01T11:24:46+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/In-situ-Crop-Residue-Management-1.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"730\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"480\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"AditiOB\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"AditiOB\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"AditiOB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/0cbc4ac8555ced346681804861de062c\"},\"headline\":\"Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-10-01T11:24:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-10-01T11:24:46+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/\"},\"wordCount\":1507,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/In-situ-Crop-Residue-Management-1.webp\",\"articleSection\":[\"Articles\",\"Government Scheme\",\"Static GK\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/\",\"name\":\"Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/In-situ-Crop-Residue-Management-1.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-10-01T11:24:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-10-01T11:24:46+00:00\",\"description\":\"Learn about In-Situ Crop Residue Management and its importance in combating air pollution and promoting agricultural sustainability.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/In-situ-Crop-Residue-Management-1.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/In-situ-Crop-Residue-Management-1.webp\",\"width\":730,\"height\":480},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Articles\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/articles\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"In-Situ Crop Residue Management\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Oliveboard\",\"description\":\"Free Govt. Exam Alerts &amp; Resources\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Oliveboard\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png\",\"width\":150,\"height\":40,\"caption\":\"Oliveboard\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/Oliveboard\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliveboard.in\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCRvrHAyNdOMI_JBkE2pjZtw?sub_confirmation=1\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/0cbc4ac8555ced346681804861de062c\",\"name\":\"AditiOB\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1e881725409eac0bd9260c141e2a522d2a6a86c9dfeba73e8523e493f39e045?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1e881725409eac0bd9260c141e2a522d2a6a86c9dfeba73e8523e493f39e045?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"AditiOB\"},\"description\":\"Hi, I\u2019m Aditi. I work as a Content Writer at Oliveboard, where I have been simplifying exam-related content for the past 4 years. I create clear and easy-to-understand guides for JAIIB, CAIIB, and UGC exams. My work includes breaking down notifications, admit cards, and exam updates, as well as preparing study plans and subject-wise strategies. My goal is to support working professionals in managing their exam preparation alongside a full-time job and to help them achieve career growth.\",\"sameAs\":[\"www.linkedin.com\/in\/aditi-chakraborty-131b3b379\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue","description":"Learn about In-Situ Crop Residue Management and its importance in combating air pollution and promoting agricultural sustainability.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue","og_description":"The \u201cPromotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue\u201d is a central government initiative under the Sub-Mission on","og_url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/","og_site_name":"Oliveboard","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard","article_published_time":"2025-10-01T11:24:38+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-10-01T11:24:46+00:00","og_image":[{"width":730,"height":480,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/In-situ-Crop-Residue-Management-1.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"AditiOB","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@Oliveboard","twitter_site":"@Oliveboard","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"AditiOB","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/"},"author":{"name":"AditiOB","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/0cbc4ac8555ced346681804861de062c"},"headline":"Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue","datePublished":"2025-10-01T11:24:38+00:00","dateModified":"2025-10-01T11:24:46+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/"},"wordCount":1507,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/In-situ-Crop-Residue-Management-1.webp","articleSection":["Articles","Government Scheme","Static GK"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/","name":"Promotion of Agriculture Mechanization for In-Situ Management of Crop Residue","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/In-situ-Crop-Residue-Management-1.webp","datePublished":"2025-10-01T11:24:38+00:00","dateModified":"2025-10-01T11:24:46+00:00","description":"Learn about In-Situ Crop Residue Management and its importance in combating air pollution and promoting agricultural sustainability.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/In-situ-Crop-Residue-Management-1.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/In-situ-Crop-Residue-Management-1.webp","width":730,"height":480},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/in-situ-crop-residue-management\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Articles","item":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/articles\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"In-Situ Crop Residue Management"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/","name":"Oliveboard","description":"Free Govt. Exam Alerts &amp; Resources","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization","name":"Oliveboard","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png","width":150,"height":40,"caption":"Oliveboard"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard","https:\/\/x.com\/Oliveboard","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliveboard.in\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCRvrHAyNdOMI_JBkE2pjZtw?sub_confirmation=1"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/0cbc4ac8555ced346681804861de062c","name":"AditiOB","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1e881725409eac0bd9260c141e2a522d2a6a86c9dfeba73e8523e493f39e045?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1e881725409eac0bd9260c141e2a522d2a6a86c9dfeba73e8523e493f39e045?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"AditiOB"},"description":"Hi, I\u2019m Aditi. I work as a Content Writer at Oliveboard, where I have been simplifying exam-related content for the past 4 years. I create clear and easy-to-understand guides for JAIIB, CAIIB, and UGC exams. My work includes breaking down notifications, admit cards, and exam updates, as well as preparing study plans and subject-wise strategies. My goal is to support working professionals in managing their exam preparation alongside a full-time job and to help them achieve career growth.","sameAs":["www.linkedin.com\/in\/aditi-chakraborty-131b3b379"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229812","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229812"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229812\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":229819,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229812\/revisions\/229819"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229812"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229812"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}