Punjab, Haryana: 50% stubble burning drop, ₹68 Cr fine in 2 yrs; Delhi pollution persists

• Stubble burning cases in Punjab and Haryana declined by over 50% in the past year.
• FIRs against farmers dropped from 6,469 to 2,193, and ₹68 crore in fines was collected over two years.
• Despite the reduction, stubble burning is no longer considered the main cause of Delhi-NCR's pollution.
• An environmental expert questioned the lack of action against local polluters in Delhi.

Why It Matters: Reduced stubble burning doesn't solve Delhi's pollution, highlighting other sources.