Author: Shama Perveen

Finding Sustainable Solutions As Water Crisis in India’s Food Bowl Grows

by | 12.15.2010 at 1:26pm | 4 Comments
A progressive farmer in Punjab does well by growing  a diversity of crops, including vegetables. By intercropping his produce, he saves water as well.

The rapidly declining groundwater table in Punjab–one of the most agriculturally productive states and the heart of green revolution belt in northern India–is a disturbing trend.