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Updated: Jun 14, 2021, 08:05 PM IST

COVID lockdown Power supply labour shortage hit Punjab farmers ahead of paddy sowing season

With arrival of paddy sowing season, farmers in Amritsar are dealing with power cuts and shortage of labours. Farmers stated that there's an irregular power supply and labour shortage in the state. Govt promised 8-hour supply, as against their demand for 15 hours. But that promise remains unfulfilled as power supply is irregular. Famer said that their paddy sowing season has been delayed because of inadequate supply of power.

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With arrival of paddy sowing season, farmers in Amritsar are dealing with power cuts and shortage of labours. Farmers stated that there's an irregular power supply and labour shortage in the state. Govt promised 8-hour supply, as against their demand for 15 hours. But that promise remains unfulfilled as power supply is irregular. Famer said that their paddy sowing season has been delayed because of inadequate supply of power.

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