The implementation of the the Punjab Preservation of Sub Soil Water Act, 2009, under which farmers cannot sow paddy before June 15, has been instrumental in improving pre-monsoon rains and saving the rapidly depleting groundwater, according to agriculture experts.
This year alone, the state has already witnessed around six pre-monsoon rain showers between June 1 and June 18.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/new-water-act-responsible-early-rain-good-weather
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/indian-express-chandigarh
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/water-policy
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/farmers
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/water-resources
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/jalandhar-d
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/monsoons
