Ignoring warnings from agricultural scientists and a National Green Tribunal petition, the Punjab government has issued a notification advancing paddy transplantation dates. Starting June 1st, transplantation will begin in phases across different districts, despite recommendations to delay it until late June to conserve groundwater.Ignoring warnings from agricultural scientists and a National Green Tribunal petition, the Punjab government has issued a notification advancing paddy transplantation dates. Starting June 1st, transplantation will begin in phases across different districts, despite recommendations to delay it until late June to conserve groundwater.
