Is the decision to exchange rice in Punjab from June 1? This is the opinion of experts
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Man has announced that the state has been exchanging rice in the state since June 1. The rice conversion in Punjab will be held from June 15, but this time it will be launched 15 days in advance. This decision is opposed. Also, some people are supporting it. In the opposition, there is an argument that the initial conversion of paddy, which is a major problem for Punjab, will end the groundwater. With the onset of transplantation, the farmers return to a longer period of time, which increases the pressure on water costs. On the other hand, the Punjab government says the decision will help the crop diversity and farmers will lean towards other crops.
Rajinder Singh, Keerthi Kisan Union
General Secretary Keerthi Kisan is good this time. Punjab is a real problem. If the government is severe on the groundwater problem, it should focus on alternative crops and promote MSP on all crops with low water consumption. The government should decide to guarantee the MSP on all alternative crops so that farmers can come out of the wheel and save ground water.
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SS Johal, Agricultural expert
SS Johal Agricultural Expert said that the Punjab government has decided to start sowing the paddy from June 1 and it is influenced by experts as it affects groundwater. Punjab is already fighting with water problem and there is a lot of water consumption on June 1 and at this time. I don’t know why the government is doing this but it is not good for declining groundwater. Never mind, they started in a phased manner. The entire Punjab is fighting the groundwater problem.
BS Dhil, former Vice Chancellor
These notes were added to Dr. Johar, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Punjab Agriculture, BS Dhil. If groundwater exploitation continues with the current rate, groundwater resources can be removed from 300 meters to 300 meters in 20-25 years, he said. At the same time, the water disappears in a decade at a depth of 100 meters. Instead of planting the dates of the paddy, he said that the slightest rice varieties should be promoted.
The attitude of the Punjab government
The question arises as to why the government decided to start the Paddy season 15 days ago. Chief Minister Bhagwant Man himself said about the matter. This time 4 zones will be built in 6-6 or 7-7 districts, which are planted on different dates. It benefits the farmers of all districts and there is no pressure on water. They then argue that the amount of moisture in the field increases, the effect on the rice. Therefore, the conversion time took place before.
