Punjab CM urges farmers to opt for crop diversification to save groundwater
India Today
Bhagwant Mann called upon farmers to opt for alternative crops to save groundwater and said that the government would extend all possible help for the same.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday called upon farmers to opt for alternative crops to save groundwater and said his government will extend all possible help to those who go for crop diversification.
Addressing a gathering at the state level function to mark the 299th birth anniversary of Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia here, he said he was constantly engaged in brainstorming discussions with agricultural experts to save ground water for the past several days.
“It is the most crucial issue confronted by all of us besides a worrisome problem for our future generations as well,” Mann said.
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Seeking cooperation from people, especially farmers, the chief minister said his government's intentions were crystal clear to save Punjab and several major decisions would be taken soon with the support of farmers to boost crop diversification.
He also said the government would extend all possible help to those who were adopting crop diversification.
He also appealed to the farmers to sow paddy only during the monsoon season so that groundwater could be saved.
