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flag India cut crop burning in Punjab and Haryana by 90% in 2025 via subsidies, machines, and mandates, improving Delhi's air quality.

flag The Indian government has reduced crop residue burning in Punjab and Haryana by over 90% during the 2025 paddy season, attributing the drop to a Rs 4,237 crore initiative. flag The effort includes distributing over 3.53 lakh machines and establishing 43,500+ Custom Hiring Centres with financial support for farmers and cooperatives. flag Mandates require thermal power plants within 300 km of Delhi to co-fire at least 5% biomass, and brick kilns must use paddy straw pellets. flag Satellite monitoring and enforcement squads aid compliance, contributing to improved air quality in Delhi-NCR.

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