Punjab Faces Severe Water Crisis As Paddy Cultivation Reaches Record Levels

Punjab Faces Severe Water Crisis As Paddy Cultivation Reaches Record Levels

Punjab, often regarded as the agricultural heartland of India, is currently grappling with an escalating water crisis. This situation has been primarily fuelled by the unprecedented rise in paddy cultivation, which has reached record levels, putting immense pressure on the state’s dwindling groundwater resources. Record Paddy Cultivation Raises Concerns Picture Credits: Canva Pro Despite persistent efforts to encourage crop diversification, Punj…