Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Punjab Workshop Addresses Groundwater Crisis and Solutions
Punjab is having a tough time with its water.
Experts and farmers met up for a workshop to find solutions.
They talked about how the water underground is disappearing and how to fix it.
They also talked about the issue of water-logging in the state.
Researchers shared their studies and suggested using smart water pumps to help farmers.
These pumps would give farmers real-time information to help use water wisely.
A two-day workshop was held in Mohali to address Punjab's groundwater challenges.
The workshop was organized by the Punjab State Farmers’ and Farm Workers’ Commission (PSFC).
Discussions focused on groundwater depletion, recharge issues, and water-logging.
Dr. J.P. Singh and Dr. Samanpreet Kaur from Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) Ludhiana presented findings.
Smart submersible pump systems for Punjab farmers were discussed.
- Who
- Organized by Punjab State Farmers’ and Farm Workers’ Commission (PSFC).
- What
- Workshop to discuss groundwater challenges and solutions.
- When
- June 12-13.
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab.
- Why
- To address Punjab's looming hydrogeological challenges and find sustainable groundwater management solutions.
- Organizing Body
- Punjab State Farmers’ and Farm Workers’ Commission (PSFC)
- Location
- Mohali
- Focus
- Groundwater management solutions
- Key Discussion Topics
- Groundwater depletion, recharge issues, water-logging