Chandigarh, April 22 (IANS) Punjab is set to take a major step towards crop diversification and sustainable agriculture. With the efforts of the Chief Minister, the establishment of a centre of excellence for basmati has been secured during his ongoing visit to the Netherlands. The initiative aims to strengthen farmers’ incomes and reduce overreliance on the wheat-paddy cycle, an official statement said. As part of his visit, CM Mann explored best practices in agriculture and industr…
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Chandigarh, March 30 (IANS) For decades, Punjab’s agricultural landscape has followed a familiar pattern — wheat during winter and paddy in summer. While this cycle once played a vital role in ensuring the nation’s food security, it is now under pressure. Challenges such as shrinking landholdings, rising input costs, declining groundwater levels, and unpredictable weather have made monoculture increasingly unsustainable, especially for small and marginal farmers.In response to these challe…
Chandigarh, March 8 (IANS) Hours ahead of presenting proposals for the AAP government’s last and fifth Budget in the Assembly, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday extended greetings to mark International Women’s Day, and promised to make them self-reliant in every way.“I salute every daughter and sister who, through their hard work and courage, is bringing glory to Punjab’s name worldwide,” CM Mann wrote on X.“Punjab’s progress is only possible by walking shoulder to should…