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Introduction:
The Punjab state has 5.03 m hact. geographical area out of which 4.23 m hact. is under cultivation. Agriculture is a way of life. About 75% of its population depends directly in agriculture.
It has shaped the thought, outlook, culture and economic life of our people. Therefore, it will continue to control all strategies for planned socio-economic development of the state.Since the advent of green revolution, the state has made rapid strides in agricultural production. The cropping intensity increased from 126% to 186% during the period 1965-66 to 2004-05. The area under wheat has increased by 216% and production by 756%, whereas the area under rice has increased by 895% and production by 3307%. The state has played a prominent role by achieving self sufficiency in food grains by contributing 60% wheat and 40% rice to the central pool. The productivity of wheat has increased from 1236 kg/hact to 4209 kg/hact. Since the advent of green revolution, the state has made rapid strides in agricultural production. The cropping intensity increased from 126% to 186% during the period 1965-66 to 2004-05.
Our Vision : Agricultural development for sustainable growth and rural prosperity.
Our Mission :Sustainably increase the productivity and production of crops to ensure national food security as well as social and economic upliftment of people in rural areas.
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The area under wheat has increased by 216% and production by 756%, whereas the area under rice has increased by 895% and production by 3307%. The state has played a prominent role by achieving self sufficiency in food grains by contributing 60% wheat and 40% rice to the central pool. The productivity of wheat has increased from 1236 kg/hact to 4209 kg/hact. Strenuous efforts were made to sustain cotton production. The state has been able to produce 14.86 lakh bales in a area of 4.52 lakh hact. during 2004-05.New innovative techniques were adopted to reduce the cost of cultivation. Zero-tillagetechnology was promoted for wheat sowing amongst farmers.An area of 3.14 lakh hact was sown during 2004-05 which saved Rs. 42.00 crores on the use of inputs. All this, has become possible by implementing various state & centrally sponsored schemes by various sections of Agriculture department.
To ensure availability of effective pesticides, a comprehensive Central Legislation – Insecticides Act, 1968 - is being implemented. Central Insecticides Laboratory, Registration Committee, Central Insecticides Board and Regional Pesticides Testing Laboratories are the principal wings for implementation of the Act at the Central level.
Locust control in scheduled desert areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat is the Central responsibility. As such, a Locust Warning Organistion with 5 Circles and 23 Outposts with Headquarters at Jodhpur is maintaining constant vigil over an area of 2 lakh sq. km. .
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