50% Reduction in Stubble Burning Across Punjab and Haryana: ICAR Director Reports Significant Progress

Nov 04, 2025 10:29 am CST

ICAR reports a 50% reduction in stubble burning across Punjab and Haryana compared to last year, with Punjab showing a 42% decrease and Haryana achieving an even more significant drop. Despite improvements, Punjab remains the highest contributor among six states as Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' levels, highlighting the ongoing challenge of agricultural waste management in northern India.