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Agriculture
Haryana Cuts Paddy Stubble‑Burning Incidents by 91% Since 2021
✍️ News On AIR
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 02:17 PM
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The Haryana government reports a 91% drop in paddy stubble‑burning incidents since 2021, according to News On AIR.
Haryana’s agricultural department announced that incidents of paddy stubble burning have fallen by 91% compared with 2021 levels. The data, released through News On AIR, reflects a sharp decline in the practice that traditionally contributed to seasonal air‑quality problems.
The reduction is attributed to ongoing state‑led initiatives aimed at curbing open‑field burning, although specific program details were not disclosed in the brief report. Officials said the trend signals growing compliance among farmers with alternative residue‑management methods.
Environmental groups have welcomed the decline, noting that fewer burning events can improve regional air quality and reduce health risks during the post‑harvest period. The state plans to continue monitoring and supporting farmers to sustain the downward trajectory.
While the exact number of incidents was not provided, the 91% figure underscores a significant shift in agricultural practices within the state over the past three years.
The reduction is attributed to ongoing state‑led initiatives aimed at curbing open‑field burning, although specific program details were not disclosed in the brief report. Officials said the trend signals growing compliance among farmers with alternative residue‑management methods.
Environmental groups have welcomed the decline, noting that fewer burning events can improve regional air quality and reduce health risks during the post‑harvest period. The state plans to continue monitoring and supporting farmers to sustain the downward trajectory.
While the exact number of incidents was not provided, the 91% figure underscores a significant shift in agricultural practices within the state over the past three years.