ICAR
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.
Haryana Achieves 95% Reduction in Stubble Burning: A Model for Agricultural Waste Management
Oct 08, 2025 01:33 am CST
Haryana has implemented a comprehensive strategy that has reduced paddy crop residue burning by 95% compared to last year. With only 7 fire incidents reported versus 150 in the previous year, the state's approach combines 9,036 monitoring officers, extensive machinery deployment, partnerships with IOCL for ethanol production, and strict enforcement measures, establishing a new benchmark in sustainable agricultural waste management and air quality improvement.