The 2023 Punjab agriculture policy draft aims to tackle the state’s deep-seated agrarian challenges, drawing insights from earlier drafts in 2013 and 2018. Key initiatives include introducing a Punjab-specific crop insurance policy, promoting organic farming, and instituting a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The policy emphasizes structural reforms such as digitising land […]
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Punjab has made significant strides in e-governance, with a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing service delivery and digital infrastructure across various sectors. Overall, Punjab’s digital governance initiatives reflect a concerted effort to leverage technology for industrial growth and public service improvements, but further enhancements are needed to match the offerings of more digitally advanced states. […]
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Punjab’s groundwater situation is critically distressed, with severe overexploitation threatening the region’s long-term water security. Over 78% of wells in Punjab are considered overexploited, with groundwater extraction alarmingly high at 163.76% in 2023, the highest among all Indian states. Read our latest #PANJPrimer highlighting groundwater distress and governance in Punjab. Download the primer here.
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We are out with our second #PANJPrimer! In this issue, we discuss the state of affairs of innovation policy in Punjab, highlight key initiatives, and show how the state fares against other states. Download the primer here.
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We are thrilled to release our ‘Primer of Punjab’s Budget 2024’. PANJ Foundation’s researchers analyse the state budget in comparison with previous years, the state’s fiscal health, and other states. Read to engage with visual insights on the financial landscape of Punjab and discover the hits and misses of AAP government’s third budget! Download the primer here.
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