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Page 10 - Punjab Farmers

How Punjab's Dalits fight over a piece of land for dignity, not profit

In Punjab, upper castes, mostly Jat Sikhs, dominate the farming landscape. Only 3.5% of private farm land belongs to Dalits who make up 32% of the population

How Punjab's Dalits fight over a piece of land for dignity, not profit
Updated On : 08 Aug 2019 | 8:12 AM IST

Preference for wheat, rice limiting Punjab farmers' incomes

Moreover, the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of Punjab at constant prices has risen by just 11.6 per cent in the six years to 2015-16

Preference for wheat, rice limiting Punjab farmers' incomes
Updated On : 08 Nov 2017 | 1:31 AM IST