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The Centre is pushing for crop diversification in Punjab, which has more than 80% of its geographical area under rice and wheat, as the state faces widespread desertification
Farmers protest: Hours before farmers resume their march to Delhi, sources in the Centre have said that the Narendra Modi government has taken several pro-farmer steps during its 10 years in power, including a hike in budget allocation.
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said that the government's proposal will only benefit farmers who rotate from rice grains to pulses. Read further to know why crop growing needs to diversify in Punjab