LUDHIANA-Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday positioned Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the next big turning point for Punjab’s agriculture, arguing that traditional farming has hit its limits and can no longer sustain farmers’ incomes. Making a strong case for technological intervention, he said the move is aimed at reversing declining profitability, reducing pressure on natural resources, and securing the future of farmers.
At the same time, he sharpened his political attack on the opposition, calling them out for pushing Punjab into crisis through years of neglect, and asserted that his government is now rebuilding the state with reform-driven policies focused on farmers, infrastructure, and welfare.
Addressing the state-level Kisan Mela at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Punjab has been the food bowl of the country, making India self-reliant in food production. The hardworking and resilient farmers of the state scripted a new chapter during the Green Revolution of the 1960s. However, in serving the nation, farmers have sacrificed precious natural resources like fertile soil and water.”
He noted the growing crisis in agriculture, stating, “With shrinking profit margins, agriculture is no longer a profitable proposition, and farmers are struggling for basic subsistence. The production potential of existing crop technologies has nearly plateaued. To enhance real farm incomes and check over-exploitation of resources, it is imperative to introduce AI in agriculture.”
Highlighting the benefits of the move, the Chief Minister said, “This technology will guide farmers on what crops to sow and when, to maximise both profit and productivity. Punjab has always been a frontrunner in adopting innovation, and AI will revolutionise this sector. Its introduction is the need of the hour to safeguard farmers’ interests.”
Targeting the opposition, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “While the government works tirelessly for people’s welfare, opposition leaders only seek a share in success. These forces promoted drugs and crime, which is why people removed them from power. Now they have united again, and Punjabis must unite to defeat them. I have no share in buses, dhabas, sand, or liquor businesses. My only share is in the pain of Punjabis, and I am committed to addressing their problems. Traditional leaders ruined Punjab, and their hands are stained with its suffering. Punjab was once a prosperous state, but greedy leaders destroyed it for personal gain. People have already taught them a lesson, and the time is coming to push them into complete political oblivion.”
Taking aim at Akali leadership, he said, “Sukhbir Singh Badal is the biggest and a chronic liar, driven only by selfish motives. The Badal family only waits for power to plunder the state. They have no concern for Punjab or its people and only seek to misuse power.”
He further listed initiatives by the AAP government, stating, “The government has launched a major programme to repair 43, 000 km of link roads across Punjab. Along with repair, their maintenance will also be ensured for the next five years. The state organised events to mark the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with reverence. Nagar Kirtans were held across the state, culminating at Sri Anandpur Sahib. A special Vidhan Sabha session was also held there on November 24, 2025 to pay tributes.”
On the occasion, Cabinet Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian and others were also present.