Punjab, the land of five rivers, is known for its brave, helpful and hospitable people, and their exuberant festivals and celebrations. Punjabis love everything that is over the top, colourful dresses, foot tapping music, and an undying love for food and drinks!

The agriculture in Punjab witnessed a marked improvement with the advent of the Green Revolution. This has brought a discernible change in not only the economy of the state but also the country as a whole. The state of Punjab has aided its agricultural sector with a series of services for its growth which will act as a boost for the economy of the state as well.

 The major agricultural products in Punjab comprise of wheat, maize, rice, and bajra. Among all these, wheat paramount the entire crop plantation whereas rice and maize are confined to few regions only. Punjab is the largest producer of wheat in India and it produces around 2 million tones every year.

The hindrance caused by scanty rainfall in the agricultural activities in Punjab are being lessened by irrigation facilities. 

The leading cash crop cultivated by the agricultural sector in Punjab is cotton. Other important crops of Punjab agriculture include sugarcane, potatoes, and groundnuts.

If we take into account the soil composition, we can distinguish 6 main types: sand, clay, silt, chalk, peat, and loam.

What does word Punjab means?

The name Punjab means “five waters,” or “five rivers,” and signifies the land drained by the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers, which are tributaries of the Indus River.

Sutlej River 

The history of Punjab has witnessed the migration and settlement of different tribes of people with different cultures and ideas, forming a melting pot of Punjabi civilization. The Indus Valley Civilization flourished in antiquity before recorded history until their decline around 1900 BCE

Punjab was enriched during the height of the Vedic period, but declined in predominance with the rise of the Mahajanapadas.The region formed the frontier of initial empires during antiquity including the Alexander's and Maurya empires

Hinduism in Punjab, as in many other parts of India, has adapted over time and has become a synthesis of culture and history. Hindus believe in using Dharma to purify the soul (Atman) and to connect with a greater "eternal energy" (Paramātmā).

 In Punjab, like in many other regions of Northern India, Hindus revere ancient texts that narrate stories of deities (Devas and Devis) that had reached their highest Paramātmā. Deities in Hinduism are honoured for their roles in ancient Indian history, as they were the upholders of the principles of Dharma in the past. Hindus believe that Ishvara Bhagavan manifests itself through these Devas and Devis. Major deities worshiped include Rama and Sita from the Ramayana, Krishna and Radha from the Mahabharata, the Trimurti and Tridevi of Shiva and Parvati, Vishnu and Lakshmi, and Brahma and Sarasvati, along with other prominent deities such as Durga, Ganesha, and Hanuman.

Hinduism has existed in the Punjab region since the period of ancient India. During the period when the epic Mahabharata was composed, around 800–400 BCE, Punjab was known as Trigarta and ruled by Katoch kings.The Indus Valley Civilization spanned much of the Punjab region with cities such as Ropar. The Vedic Civilization spread along the length of the Sarasvati River to cover most of northern India including Punjab, and this gave way for the formation and synthetization of Hinduism.

Nangal Dam