Haryana left Punjab in agriculture due to the improvements of agricultural methods, diversification, debt relief and standard policy. It is noteworthy that the two states are the main agricultural state of North India and that there is a change in both states, according to experts. Haryana, a small state than Punjab, continues to progress with agricultural reforms. At the same time, the government is forced to face financial stress and stable policies that lead the country in the Green Revolution.
Multiple population in agriculture
According to a report by the Sunday Guardian, Haryana performs better than Punjab, reducing the debt of farmers and promoting crop diversification up to strong machinery and direct cash transmission (DPD). According to the newspaper, about 45 percent of people in Haryana are engaged in farming. This population cultivates 36.46 lakh hectares. At the same time, Punjab’s 35.5 per cent of the population is engaged in agriculture and related activities within 42 lakh hectares.
What is the status of agricultural loans
The comparative study of data over the past few years has shown significant changes in agriculture in both states. Despite the smallest land than the Punjab, Haryana has emerged as a leader. The average land holders for a farmer in Punjab are 3.62 hectares, while in Haryana it is 2.22 hectares and the national average is more than 1.08 hectares. According to the National Sample Survey System, about 65.4 per cent of Punjab’s 18.44 lakh farmers’ families were in debt in 2005. At the same time, 53.1 per cent of Haryana’s 19.44 lakh families were in debt and more than 48.6 per cent of the national average events.
The latest information shared by the Union Finance Minister in Parliament shows that by the end of 2024, Haryana has reduced the percentage of agricultural families by 48 per cent and Punjab to 54.4 per cent. The average pending loan for the agricultural family in Punjab has increased to Rs. 2.03 lakh, which is over Rs 1.82 lakh in Haryana. Both national average are higher than Rs 74,121.
Also in handling the straw
According to agricultural experts, the main difference is in the policy approach. An expert said, “Haryana has aggressively moved many -lew projects to support his farmers.” Under the ‘Mera Bhani Meritage’ effort, farmers who move away from paddy cultivation get Rs 7,000 per acre to accept low water crops. In addition, Rs 150 crore has been spent under the Ground Water Scheme to improve groundwater management in 36 constituencies. Haryana dealt with the burning problem.
In the state, the farmer is making Rs 1,000 per acre and 80 per cent of the subsidized and crop citizenship (CRM) machines to build Rs. Since 2018, Haryana CRM About 3 lakh machines have been distributed under multiple mechanization projects. In addition, 1.11 lakh farmers received an additional fee of Rs.
Haryana’s farmers also receive the benefit of comprehensive access to crop insurance under the Pradhan Minister’s Pradhan Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme. At the same time, Punjab depends on the procurement of MSP procurement of rice and wheat, which is still 86.8 per cent carip and more than 97.9 per cent rabbi crop sectors.
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