Last Updated: 15 May 2025
Why DSR (Direct Seeding of Rice)?[1]
-- DSR method saves at least 20% water of the total usage
-- Less labour intensive as well i.e. SAVES Rs. ~3,500 per acre input cost[2]
IMPACT 2024:
46.5% growth in the area under Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR)
Since 2022: AAP Punjab government has incentivised farmers who adopt DSR technique with bonus of ₹1,500 per acre
| Year | Area (acres) under DSR |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Target 5 lakh [2:1] |
| 2024 | 2.52 lakh acres[3] |
| 2023 | 1.72 lakh [3:1] |
| 2022 | 1.71 lakh acres [4] |
REFERENCES:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/punjab-government-aims-to-conserve-water-and-check-stubble-burning-with-direct-seeded-rice-method-of-cultivation-101686348744266.html ↩︎ ↩︎
https://yespunjab.com/punjab-pushes-green-revolution-2-0-5-lakh-acres-targeted-for-dsr-with-rs-1500-acre-aid-khuddian/ ↩︎ ↩︎
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/punjab-rain-washes-away-direct-seeded-rice-plans-this-year-8639770/ ↩︎
