The number of recorded paddy residue burning incidents in Punjab witnessed a significant decline, dropping from 48,489 in 2022 to 9,655 in 2024, according to the Environment Ministry on Monday.

Incidents of paddy residue burning have significantly decreased in Punjab and Haryana, according to the Environment Ministry. While Punjab saw a drop from 48,489 incidents in 2022 to 9,655 in 2024, ...