Gurgaon: District administration has imposed an immediate ban on the burning of crop residue, citing risks to public health, environment and air quality.The order was issued under Section 163 of BNSS, 2023, following inputs from the agriculture and farmers’ welfare department regarding the likelihood of stubble and crop residue burning by farmers.Officials said any individual found burning stubble or crop residue will face legal action under Section 223 of the BNSS. District magistrate Uttam Singh has directed all sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs), the agriculture department, Haryana State Pollution Control Board, district development and panchayat officer (DDPO), block-level officers and station house officers to ensure strict enforcement.The order imposes a complete ban on burning stubble, crop residue or husk in agricultural areas across the district with immediate effect.Officials said stubble burning, once a major contributor to seasonal air pollution in Haryana, has declined significantly in recent years. Statewide farm-fire incidents peaked at 6,987 in 2021 and dropped to 662 in 2025, reflecting a reduction of nearly 90%. The decline has been attributed to stricter enforcement, wider availability of crop-residue management machinery and increased farmer outreach.During the ongoing 2026 season, around 175 cases have been recorded in Haryana till April 23, with seasonal figures crossing 700 during the wheat harvest period — still considerably lower than previous years.Gurgaon has largely remained unaffected due to its limited agricultural area and has consistently reported negligible cases. In 2025, the district recorded no incidents during midseason monitoring, officials said.
