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Statsguru: Why Punjab farmers stand out among major agrarian states

On nine parameters, Punjab is a case of extremes: Excelling in some, while under severe stress in others

farmers, protests, farmers' protests, farm laws, agitation

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Almost all farmers in Punjab take two crops in a year, and their fertiliser use is also substantial. Hence they do well in terms of productivity

Abhishek Waghmare Pune

2 min read Last Updated : Dec 14 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

The intensifying protests against new farm laws have been undeniably led by Punjab farmers. A quick background: While there are many strong agrarian states in India, prosperity in Punjab — courtesy Green Revolution — came much before economic liberalisation, which sprawled the growth of new urban India. That they benefit the most from the minimum support price scheme is also well known.

Among the eight states that contribute 70 per cent of India’s produce, Punjab farmers stand out by a wide margin.

On nine parameters, Punjab is a case of extremes: Excelling in some, while under severe stress in

Topics : Punjab farmers Agrarian issues farmers' protest Agriculture reform agriculture in India

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