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Topic: Punjab

Punjab Land Pooling Policy

The Punjab government’s Land Pooling Policy, 2025, aims to promote planned urban development by pooling over 40,000 acres of farmland. This policy offers landowners developed residential and commercial...

July 5, 2025

Paddy Cultivation Challenges in Punjab

Punjab, a vital agricultural state in India, faces a persistent challenge with paddy cultivation. Despite government efforts to diversify crops, paddy remains dominant. In the kharif season, over...

June 16, 2025

Punjab Udyog Kranti

The Punjab government has initiated the Punjab Udyog Kranti programme, claiming to be the first in India to launch such a comprehensive industrial revolution. This initiative aims to...

June 16, 2025

Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute

The Punjab and Haryana water-sharing dispute has intensified recently. The Punjab government restricted the flow of water from the Bhakra dam to Haryana, leading to a potential contempt...

May 12, 2025

Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute

The water-sharing conflict between Punjab and Haryana has escalated sharply, following a recent decision by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The BBMB ordered the release of 8,500...

May 2, 2025

Punjab Bans Hybrid Rice Seeds

The Punjab government imposed a ban on the cultivation of hybrid rice varieties, citing concerns over groundwater conservation and environmental pollution. This decision has ignited a fierce debate...

April 12, 2025

Punjab Advances Paddy Sowing Date

Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced change in the agricultural calendar. The state government has decided to advance the paddy sowing date to June 1. This decision aims...

April 2, 2025

Cancer Risk Linked to Heavy Metal Pollution in Punjab

Recent studies have revealed alarming health risks associated with heavy metal pollution in Punjab. Research conducted by Punjabi University and Thapar University has identified correlation between living near...

March 13, 2025

Punjab Launches Project Hifazat

Punjab launched ‘Project Hifazat’, a transformative initiative aimed at boosting support for women and children facing violence. The project was unveiled on the eve of International Women’s Day....

March 8, 2025

Punjab’s Success with AIF Scheme

Punjab emerged as a leader in implementing the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. The state utilised its entire allocation of ₹4,713 crore, securing an additional ₹2,337 crore from...

March 6, 2025

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