75%
of Punjab’s natural allocated water has been intently diverted to other states within India
80%
of Punjab’s ground water to enter the dangerous red zone
Experts at the United Nations level have reported that Punjab will be a desert in 15 – 20 years’ time
Coupled with overuse of fertilizers and pesticides and factory spillage of chemicals into rivers, one of the major causes of cancer in the state can be linked directly to issues surrounding the polluted environment and waters that the people of Punjab have been forced to contend with.
Learn more about about the social issues affecting Punjab.
Punjab faces social issues like drug addiction, female foeticide, domestic violence, child labor & farmer suicides. Addressing these issues will require a concerted effort. Saving Punjab’s aims to raise awareness of these issues is crucial for creating a better future for all the people of Punjab.
