Abstract Comprehensive research was conducted with the goal of isolating, screening, and characterising lingo-cellulolytic microorganisms along with their biodegradation efficiency for effective management of rice residue. A total of 40 ligno-cellulolytic bacteria were identified from diverse environmental samples. On MSM-L and cellulose agar medium, the top 6 microorganisms (3 bacteria and 3 fungi) were tested for their ability to produce qualitative lignolytic and cellulolytic enzymes. Bacillus cereus MZ645948 AAUBD SR 5, Paenibacilluspolymyxa MZ645947 AAUBD SR 8, Lichtheimiaramosa MZ645944 AAUBD SRF 13, Trichoderma amazonicum MZ645945 AAUBD SRF 17, and Talaromycesleycettanus MZ645946 AAUBD SRF 20 are the bacteria and fungi isolated from the soil. Three bacterial cultures from each of the three different departments (J1, J3, and B3) were also tested, and their LiP, laccase, ligninase, cellulase, and -glucosidase activities were measured.