Punjab, Haryana see significant drop in stubble burning

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have been burning much less leftover crop material, called stubble, this year.

This has made the air cleaner in Delhi and nearby areas.

In 2025, Punjab had 5,114 cases of stubble burning, which is 93% less than in 2021.

Haryana also saw fewer cases.

Experts say this improvement happened because of new government rules, farmers learning better ways to farm, and companies helping turn crop waste into energy.

This means fewer smoky days and better air for everyone to breathe.