Chandigarh, Nov 7 (PTI) Haryana is on track to become a zero stubble-burning state within two years, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi said on Friday, citing significant progress in curbing crop residue fires.

The state recorded a 77 per cent reduction in farm fire incidents this season, with only 171 cases reported as of November 6, compared to 888 during the same period last year, Rastogi said after a high-level review chaired by Rajesh Verma, Chairperson of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

Verma appreciated the joint efforts of Haryana officials and farmers, particularly in Karnal and Kurukshetra districts, for their success in reducing paddy residue burning. He stressed that the next ten days are critical and directed district administrations to maintain strict vigilanc

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