In Punjab, lakhs of farming implements are diesel operated, including tractors, 1.5 lakh diesel operated tubewells, 50,000 farm residue management machines. In Punjab, lakhs of farming implements are diesel operated, including tractors, 1.5 lakh diesel operated tubewells, 50,000 farm residue management machines. The hike in petrol and diesel prices in Punjab just ahead of sowing of various kharif crops has riled farmer outfits in Punjab, who have decided to oppose the government move tooth and nail. In Punjab, lakhs of farming implements are diesel operated, including tractors, 1.5 lakh diesel operated tubewells, 50,000 farm residue management machines. For instance in Punjab diesel and petrol are Rs 2.02 and Rs 3.96 per litre costlier, respectively, than Chandigarh.

Source: Indian Express May 07, 2020 17:26 UTC