Chandrashekhar Nemani

Restoring groundwater in Punjab, India’s breadbasket: Finding agricultural solutions for water sustainability

This article sheds light on the current agricultural situation in Punjab, which is being threatened by unsustainable irrigation practices and a rapidly dropping water tables

Posted on 10 Jul, 2012 03:01 PM

For Indians, the very mention of the word “Punjab” conjures up visions of lush green fields, rich alluvial soils and water aplenty. Punjab has for years been the breadbasket of India, and since the “Green Revolution” of the 1960s, it has taken on an even greater role in feeding the nation.

Dr. O.P. Rupela's paper, presented at the 3rd Biennial Convention of OFAI at Anand, Gujarat

Dr Rupela in his keynote address to the organic farming association of India does mention SRI along with several other desirable practices for a 'cool' or climate friendly agriculture.

Posted on 18 Jan, 2011 02:34 PM

Dr Rupela in his keynote address to the organic farming association of India does mention SRI along with several other desirable practices for a 'cool' or climate friendly agriculture. Some of us met him recently at the national workshop. Let us hope this article and his work will inspire many more researchers to work closely with farmers on sustainable agriculture.

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