Relieved by data presented in The Supreme Court that highlightedstubble burning in Punjaband its neighbouring state of Haryana contributed to less than 10% Air Pollution in Delhi, the said that area where crop residue was burnt since October has reduced considerably compared to last few years.
Punjab recorded 1,761 incidents of crop residue burning on Monday, increasing the total count this season to 67,165 incidents.
Punjab has worked diligently on various facets stretching from in-situ and ex-situ management of stubble to motivating industries to utilize paddy stubble. The reduction in area itself speaks volume of the intent of the government.