Chandigarh, April 27 -- Amidst the ongoing farmer protests ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday lauded the significant impact of crop diversification in conserving vital resources. Mann expressed gratitude to Punjab's farmers for embracing crop diversification and shunning PUSA-44 type of paddy, which has resulted in substantial savings of Rs 477 crore in electricity costs and preserved five billion cusecs of groundwater.
Mann, in a video message, underscored his commitment to revitalizing the agricultural sector and ensuring its profitability. He commended the farmers for their cooperation and emphasized the government's efforts in facilitating agricultural activities, including the provision of dayt...