Explained: Is paddy cultivation sucking Haryana’s water table dry? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Explained: Is paddy cultivation sucking Haryana’s water table dry? | Explained News, The Indian Express

Written by Sukhbir Siwach |Published: June 15, 2019 11:26:30 am

Explained: Is paddy cultivation sucking Haryana’s water table dry?

As Haryana fights to turn the tide on depleting water table, The Indian Express explains how paddy is the culprit in state’s numerous “dark zones”.

Paddy is not suitable for Haryana because it puts tremendous stress on the groundwater due to its water-intensive nature. (PTI Photo/File)

As Haryana fights to turn the tide on depleting water table, The Indian Expressexplains how paddy is the culprit in state’s numerous “dark zones”.

How does paddy cultivation impact groundwater level in Haryana?