Ashok Gulati argues that Punjab and Haryana's paddy problem is not just about farmer choice — it is about subsidy design. His proposal: pay farmers ₹35,000–₹40,000 per hectare for five years to shift from paddy to pulses, with the Centre and states sharing the cost.#punjab #paddy #pulses #ashokgulati #agriculture #farmers #indianeconomy

Ashok Gulati argues that Punjab and Haryana's paddy problem is not just about farmer choice — it is about subsidy design. His proposal: pay farmers ₹35,000–₹40,000 per hectare for…

Ashok Gulati says India's fertiliser subsidy model is fiscally unsustainable, heavily import-dependent and environmentally damaging. He advocates decontrolling fertiliser prices,…