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Agriculture
Haryana Crop Burning Drops 65%, Gurgaon Records Zero Hotspots
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 02:38 PM
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Haryana has reported a 65% decline in crop burning, marking the lowest level in seven years, with Gurgaon recording zero satellite-detected farm fires.
Haryana has witnessed a significant reduction in agricultural residue burning, with data indicating a 65 percent drop compared to previous years. This decline marks the lowest recorded level of crop burning in the state over the past seven years, signaling a positive shift in farming practices and environmental management.
The improvement is particularly notable in the Gurgaon district, which reported zero satellite-detected farm fires. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of recent monitoring efforts and awareness campaigns aimed at curbing stubble burning in the region.
The reduction in open burning contributes to improved air quality and reduces the environmental impact associated with post-harvest residue management. Authorities have noted that the sustained decrease in hotspots reflects growing compliance among farmers with alternative methods of waste disposal.
The improvement is particularly notable in the Gurgaon district, which reported zero satellite-detected farm fires. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of recent monitoring efforts and awareness campaigns aimed at curbing stubble burning in the region.
The reduction in open burning contributes to improved air quality and reduces the environmental impact associated with post-harvest residue management. Authorities have noted that the sustained decrease in hotspots reflects growing compliance among farmers with alternative methods of waste disposal.