Paddy transplantation started in Punjab today with the state government reiterating its resolve to help farmers and provide them complete support to achieve the maximum productivity.
Agriculture Minister Tota Singh reviewed arrangements and said that instructions have already been issued to ensure 8 hour power supply to the farmers.
He said that the state government is fully prepared to meet the challenge of deficit monsoon and irrigation department has been directed to run all canals to the full capacity so that farmers at tail end can get full supply.
He said that control room has been setup by the Powercom to immediately redress the complaints.
