PANJ Publications
The Agricultural Crisis in Punjab: A Behavioural Economics Perspective
Oct 2, 2024 | article
Pavit Khosa Punjab’s agricultural crisis is a ticking time bomb that threatens the very foundations of the state’s economy and the well-being of its people. As water tables plummet and soil fertility declines, the once-thriving breadbasket of India — Punjab —...
PANJ Primer | E-governance initiatives
Sep 28, 2024 | article
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...
Primer | Groundwater governance
Aug 1, 2024 | article
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...
Powering Punjab’s Agriculture: Navigating the Dynamics of Energy-Water Interplay
Jul 8, 2024 | article
Dr Deepratan Singh Energy, groundwater, and agriculture are intricately linked, each influencing the other in significant ways. This interdependence is crucial for sustainable development, resource management, and food security. A reliable and efficient energy...
Addressing the systemic lock-in within Punjab’s agricultural system
Jun 27, 2024 | article
Agastya Shukla & Jasnoor Singh “Punjab, as an agricultural region, plays a pivotal role in the nation’s food security, primarily through its dominant rice-wheat cropping system. Covering over 80% of its cultivated land, this intensive farming practice has...