Punjab Hybrid Paddy Ban Faces Enforcement Hurdles

The Punjab government is banning certain hybrid rice seeds to protect water and improve rice quality.

This is causing problems for farmers in areas with salty water, as they relied on these seeds after previous crop failures.

Farmers are now getting seeds from other places, or using basmati.

The government suggests basmati or cotton, or maize and moong and checks the market.

Rice millers claim issues with hybrid varieties, but some farmers say hybrids are essential.

The court has not decided on a pending case yet, impacting farmers.