India, April 26 -- Haryana outpaced Punjab in agriculture through reforms, diversification, debt relief, and sustainable policies.

CHANDIGARH: In the fields of two leading agrarian states of northern India, a quiet transformation is underway. The small state of Haryana is steadily surging ahead with agricultural reforms, while Punjab-once the undisputed leader and epicentre of the Green Revolution-struggles under financial stress and stagnant policies. A deep dive into the data reveals a striking divergence. From reducing farmer indebtedness and incentivising crop diversification to robust machinery distribution and direct benefit transfers, Haryana's multipronged welfare strategy is visibly outperforming Punjab's traditional model. In H...