Contribution of Farm Fires in Punjab, Haryana to Pollution in Delhi-NCR ‘Episodic’, Says Centre

Contribution of farm fires in Punjab, Haryana to pollution in Delhi-NCR ‘episodic’, says Centre

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR caused by local, regional factors, with stubble burning being an additional event, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav tells Lok Sabha; CAQM notes biggest drop in farm fires in Punjab, Haryana since 2018, barring 2020

Delhi air worsened despite 90% drop in stubble burning, Centre tells Parliament

Responding to a question raised by Congress MP from Punjab in Lok Sabha, Charanjit Singh Channi, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav informed Parliament that there was a 90% reduction in fire incidents in Punjab and Haryana in 2025 compared to 2022.

Farm Fires In Punjab, Haryana Lowest In 5 years: Air Quality Body

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Monday that incidents of farm fires in Punjab and Haryana reached their lowest levels during the 2025 paddy harvesting season.