CM Mann: AI Essential for Punjab Agriculture Revival, Farmer Income Growth
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CM Mann: AI Crucial for Punjab Agriculture Revival, Boosting Farmers' Income
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News18•20-03-2026, 20:15
CM Mann: AI Crucial for Punjab Agriculture Revival, Boosting Farmers' Income
•Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized AI's necessity to revive agriculture and increase farmers' income, citing traditional farming's unprofitability.
•He noted Punjab's significant role in the Green Revolution led to soil and water depletion, and declining farm incomes.
•Mann highlighted AI's potential to help farmers select suitable crops and timing for maximum productivity and profits, reducing pressure on natural resources.
•The CM detailed government initiatives including uninterrupted power for irrigation, highest sugarcane price in the country (Rs 416/quintal), and direct payments for wheat and paddy procurement.
•He mentioned increased canal irrigation from 21 lakh to 58 lakh acres and a Rs 1,300-crore JICA project to expand horticulture.