Punjab’s young generation returning to agriculture, young farmers earning profits of ₹12 to 14 lakh
Chandigarh(The Uttam Hindu): Punjab’s farmers are creating a new chapter in history. Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann, the farmer-friendly schemes introduced by the Punjab government and the promotion of modern agricultural techniques have transformed the meaning of farming in the state. Today, even young engineers are leaving their high-paying jobs to take up agriculture as their main profession. By adopting advanced technologies such as polyhouse farming, many of them are earning remarkable profits ranging from ₹12 to ₹14 lakh. This is not just the story of one farmer—it reflects the agricultural revolution that is steadily shaping a vibrant and prosperous Punjab.
Following the directions of Punjab’s Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat, the Horticulture Department is rapidly working to promote crop diversification and increase farmers’ income. Making effective use of government schemes, farmer Harbir Singh from Sarabha village in Ludhiana district has become a successful polyhouse farmer and an inspiration to others.
Horticulture Director Shailendra Kaur shared that after completing his degree in Electrical Engineering, Harbir chose farming over a conventional job. By blending traditional agriculture with modern techniques, he has set new benchmarks in innovative farming. According to farmer Harbir Singh, the Horticulture Department provided him with complete information and training on polyhouse cultivation. He now grows seedless cucumbers, coloured capsicum, melons, potatoes, and fenugreek under polyhouses. Through this modern cultivation system, Harbir earns an average profit of ₹12 to ₹14 lakh.
Harbir also mentioned that in 2014, he shifted from traditional vegetable farming after receiving training from the Centre of Excellence (Vegetables) in Kartarpur. Under the National Horticulture Mission, a scheme of the Horticulture Department, he availed subsidy to set up a polyhouse and began cultivating coloured capsicum and seedless cucumbers. He regularly consulted department officials to resolve challenges faced during farming. According to him, hard work, dedication, understanding problems deeply, and the guidance provided by the Horticulture Department are the true keys to his success.
The Punjab government’s farmer-friendly initiatives are proving to be a boon for the farming community. Farmers like Harbir Singh demonstrate that with the right technology, determination, and government support under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the path to prosperity is wide open for Punjab’s agricultural sector. (Advertorial)