Paddy transplantation advanced to June 10

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Updated At : 12:40 PM May 15, 2021 IST

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Chandigarh, May 14

In wake of the pandemic endured labour shortage, the Punjab Government has again advanced the date for paddy transplantation to June 10 this year.

Last year too, the state government had advanced the date in order to ensure that the transplantation was not affected because of labour shortage.

This year, the government is also aggressively promoting direct seeding of rice and targeting to bring 1 million hectares area under this technique. The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has recommended that the direct seeding be started from June 1 onwards.

Following this, the Agriculture Department has asked the Power Department to ensure smooth electricity supply to pump set consumers from May 25 onwards. — TNS

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