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Agriculture
Paddy stubble burning drops 26.6% in seven states; Punjab leads cases
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 01:39 PM
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Stubble burning incidents have decreased by 26.6% across seven Indian states, with Punjab recording the highest number of cases.
A significant reduction in agricultural waste burning has been observed across seven Indian states, marking a notable shift in farm practices. Data indicates that paddy stubble burning incidents have fallen by 26.6 percent in these regions compared to previous periods.
Despite the overall decline, Punjab continues to record the highest number of cases among the states monitored. The state remains a focal point for environmental and agricultural authorities due to its extensive paddy cultivation and subsequent stubble management challenges.
The decrease suggests that ongoing interventions and awareness campaigns may be yielding results in reducing air pollution caused by crop residue burning. This trend is critical for improving air quality in the northern plains during the post-harvest season.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, aiming to further reduce stubble burning through sustainable agricultural practices and enforcement of existing regulations.
Despite the overall decline, Punjab continues to record the highest number of cases among the states monitored. The state remains a focal point for environmental and agricultural authorities due to its extensive paddy cultivation and subsequent stubble management challenges.
The decrease suggests that ongoing interventions and awareness campaigns may be yielding results in reducing air pollution caused by crop residue burning. This trend is critical for improving air quality in the northern plains during the post-harvest season.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, aiming to further reduce stubble burning through sustainable agricultural practices and enforcement of existing regulations.