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Agriculture
Haryana records 206 farm fires this season as authorities tighten crackdown
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:39 AM
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The state government of Haryana has reported 206 farm fires so far this season and announced intensified enforcement measures to curb the incidents.
The Haryana administration has logged 206 incidents of farm fires during the current agricultural season, according to official data released this week. Each case involves the deliberate burning of crop residues, a practice that authorities are trying to curb.
In response, the state government said it is stepping up its crackdown by deploying additional field officers, increasing surveillance of vulnerable areas, and imposing stricter penalties on those found violating anti‑burning regulations. The move aims to deter repeat offenses and protect both the environment and agricultural output.
Officials highlighted that uncontrolled fires contribute to air‑quality deterioration and can lead to significant crop loss, prompting the heightened enforcement drive. The crackdown is part of broader efforts to promote sustainable farming practices across Haryana.
In response, the state government said it is stepping up its crackdown by deploying additional field officers, increasing surveillance of vulnerable areas, and imposing stricter penalties on those found violating anti‑burning regulations. The move aims to deter repeat offenses and protect both the environment and agricultural output.
Officials highlighted that uncontrolled fires contribute to air‑quality deterioration and can lead to significant crop loss, prompting the heightened enforcement drive. The crackdown is part of broader efforts to promote sustainable farming practices across Haryana.