Punjab, India

This article details the Indian state of Punjab. For other meanings see Punjab (Disambiguation)

Agriculture

The region, historical Punjab, is considered one of the most fertile regions on Earth. The region is ideal for wheat-growing. In addition, rice, sugar cane, fruits and vegetables are also grown. Indian Punjab produces some 40% of India's rice and 60% of India's wheat, and is called the "Granary of India". Indian Punjab produces 1% of the world's rice, 2% of its wheat and 2% of its cotton.

Related Topics:
Wheat - Rice - Sugar cane - Fruits - Vegetables

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Indian Punjab is considered to have the best infrastructure in India. The Punjabi people are statistically on average the wealthiest in India.

Related Topics:
India

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All data for the agricultural output for the Indian State of Punjab is acquired from the Official Government of India Website for the Indian state of Punjab.

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• http://punjabgovt.nic.in/PUNJABATAGLANCE/LeadingbyExample.htm
• http://punjabgovt.nic.in/PUNJABATAGLANCE/GLANCE1.HTM