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How the states Punjab and Haryana have succeeded in reducing poverty? - Economics

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How the states Punjab and Haryana have succeeded in reducing poverty?

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Punjab and Haryana reduced poverty mainly through the Green Revolution, which increased agricultural productivity using HYV seeds, chemical fertilizers, proper irrigation, and pesticides. This raised farmers’ incomes, created marketable surplus, and reduced rural poverty. Government support also helped small farmers benefit.

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Chapter 10: Poverty in India - QUESTION BANK [Page 167]

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J. P. Goel and Kaushal Goel Economics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 10 Poverty in India
QUESTION BANK | Q 16. | Page 167
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