Chandigarh, Apri 22 Punjab is set to take a major step towards crop diversification and sustainable agriculture. The establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Basmati has been secured during his ongoing visit to the Netherlands. The initiative is aimed at strengthening farmers’ incomes and reducing overdependence on the wheat-paddy cycle. As part of his visit, Mann explored best practices...
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Mr. Umesh Dewan is a senior journalist with an experience of over two and half decades. With a keen eye over the developments at the national level, particularly in the context of the north Indian states, Mr. Dewan comes forth as a newsman with an ear to the ground. He has worked across Punjab and Uttarakhand with prestigious organizations like The Tribune, The Times of India and Hindustan Times. During his tenure, Mr. Dewan has covered a wide canvas including politics, defence, sports, public welfare, governance, education, industry, energy sector and urban local bodies. Read More...

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ABOUT THE EDITOR
Mr. Umesh Dewan is a senior journalist with an experience of over two and half decades. With a keen eye over the developments at the national level, particularly in the context of the north Indian states, Mr. Dewan comes forth as a newsman with an ear to the ground. He has worked across Punjab and Uttarakhand with prestigious organizations like The Tribune, The Times of India and Hindustan Times. During his tenure, Mr. Dewan has covered a wide canvas including politics, defence, sports, public welfare, governance, education, industry, energy sector and urban local bodies. Read More...

















































