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Punjab's incentives for water-efficient paddy find few takers

By IANS | Updated: August 7, 2022 12:30 IST

Chandigarh, Aug 7 The plan to double the area of paddy sowing this kharif season through less water-and ...

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Chandigarh, Aug 7 The plan to double the area of paddy sowing this kharif season through less water-and labour-intensive mechanised technology, besides low-input costs, early crop maturity and government incentives, has failed miserably to gain ground in Punjab. This is unlike neighbouring Haryana where the authorities managed to retain the target by strengthening the agriculture ecosystem.

In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party

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