India, April 5 -- Once hailed as India's most prosperous and progressive state, Punjab now faces a deepening crisis. From a symbol of agricultural success to a region grappling with economic stagnation and social unrest, Punjab's decline underscores the consequences of neglect and missed opportunities. However, despite this turmoil, there remains a flicker of hope-Punjab can rise again if it embraces a strategy of growth, equity, and stability.

Punjab's transformation was once a testament to visionary progress. The Green Revolution of the 1960s transformed its agricultural sector, turning the state into India's breadbasket and ensuring national food security. By the 1980s, Punjab's agricultural wealth fostered an educated and skilled wor...