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Haryana CS directs to focus on ensuring zero-stubble burning in state

Chandigarh, Sep 3 (UNI) In view of the upcoming paddy harvesting season, Haryana Chief Secretary Keshni Anand Arora has directed the officers concerned to focus on ensuring zero-stubble burning in the state.
These directions were given by the Chief Secretary in a meeting held through video conferencing in compliance with the orders of the Apex Court, with stakeholders regarding crop residue management. She discussed the problems being faced by the stakeholders and sought suggestions for it.
Ms Arora acknowledged the good work done in Crop Residue Management last year in the state. She was apprised in the meeting that according to HARSAC's satellite pictures and reports, there was a decline of 68 per cent in fire incidence of crop residues last year in comparison to previous years.
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