90% Reduction in Stubble Burning Across Punjab and Haryana: Government Reports Progress Amid Delhi's Air Quality Challenges

Dec 01, 2025 07:24 pm CST

The Indian government reports a significant 90% reduction in stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana during the 2025 paddy harvesting season compared to 2022 levels. Despite this progress, Delhi-NCR continues to face air pollution challenges from multiple sources, though the capital has recorded its best average AQI levels in eight years with increased "good" air quality days and fewer "severe" pollution days.