Ludhiana: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today called upon the farmers to save the air, water and land of Punjab by getting rid of the traditional crop cycle and adopting alternative crops which take less time and water.
Addressing the gathering on the state level function to mark the 299th birth anniversary of Maharaja Jassa Singh Ramgarhia at Dr. Manmohan Singh Auditorium of Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, the Chief Minister said that he was constantly engaged in brainstorming discussions with the agriculture experts to save the ground water for past several days as it is the most crucial issue confronted by all of us besides a worrisome problem too for our future generations.
Seeking cooperation from people especially the farmers, Bhagwant Mann said that 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 that 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 enormously. Expressing deep concern over the fast depleting groundwater, the Chief Minister said it is our collective duty to save this precious natural resource for future generations.