Welcomes Scientists at International Conference on Climate Change at PAU
Punjab Newsline, Ludhiana -
Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann extended on Tuesday gave a clarion call to the agri scientists and experts across the globe to become guiding light for farmers thereby enabling them to give a major push to crop diversification in the state.
The Chief Minister, in his address at International Conference on Transforming AgriFood Systems in the Face of Climate Change and Energy Transitions at PAU, emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change's impact on agriculture especially in wake of Punjab's vulnerability due to its intensive rice and wheat production. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that crop diversification is much needed to accelerate resilience, higher yields and nutrient-rich soil. He encouraged the scientists attending this prestigious International Conference on Effects of Climate Change to do more and more work for propelling crop diversification in the state.
The Chief Minister said that the onus is on the scientists to guide our farmers in adopting sustainable practices ensuring Punjab's agricultural prosperity. Stressing on the urgency of addressing climate change, he said that failure to act will have severe consequences for future generations.