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Punjab to Ban PUSA-44 Paddy Variety

October 6, 2023

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann recently announced the ban on the cultivation of the PUSA-44 paddy variety in the state, effective from the next year. PUSA-44 was once popular among Punjab’s farmers due to its high yield, covering a ..

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Punjab’s Debt Crisis

October 5, 2023

Punjab, one of India’s prominent states, is grappling with a severe financial crisis, burdened by mounting debt and escalating interest payments. Chief Minister Mann has appealed for a debt repayment moratorium to alleviate the state’s financial woes. This article delves ..

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Punjab’s Action Plan to Curb Paddy Straw Burning

September 27, 2023

The Commission for Air Quality Management has announced Punjab’s ambitious plan to reduce farm fires by 50% during the upcoming winter season. Moreover, the state is determined to completely eradicate stubble burning in six districts. A Vast Expanse of Paddy ..

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Lack of Zoning in Punjab Exacerbates Flood Risks

August 30, 2023

Punjab’s ongoing flood situation is intensified by the absence of floodplain zoning along rivers Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, and Ghaggar. Properly managed floodplains act as natural defenses against floods, recharge groundwater, and maintain water tables. Floodplain zoning involves designating areas around ..

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Punjab Police (Amendment) Bill, 2023

June 21, 2023

The Punjab Assembly recently passed the Punjab Police Amendment Bill, 2023, which allows the state government to appoint the Director General of Police (DGP). This amendment comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s laid-down procedure for DGP appointment through ..

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Punjab Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023

June 21, 2023

The Punjab Assembly recently approved the Punjab Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, marking a significant shift in the governance structure of state-run universities. This move aims to replace the governor with the chief minister as the chancellor of these educational ..

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Punjab New Industrial and EV Policy

February 8, 2023

As the old Industrial Policy has come to an end, the Punjab Government is launching a new Industrial Policy. This is the first industrial policy the ruling government is launching since it came to power. The new Industrial policy will ..

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Punjab Policy on Groundwater Usage

February 2, 2023

In June 2022, the Central Ground Water Board reported the groundwater (in the first 100m reach) of Punjab will be exhausted by 2029. In 2039, the groundwater (in 300m reach) will be exhausted. Following this Punjab Water Regulation and Development ..

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