Mysuru: Expressing concern over sad state of affairs in the field of agriculture in the country, Science writer Nagesh Hegde on Sunday said that Punjab, land of five rivers, which was once known as ‘Granary of India’ and ‘India’s Bread-Basket’ is now making news because of its cancer patients.
Hegde was speaking at a book release function organised by Abhiruchi Prakashana in association with Chintana Chittara Prakashana at Kalamandira’s Mini Theatre where two books written by Chinnaswamy Vaddagere, ‘Bangarada Manushyaru’ and ‘Krishi Samskruti Kathana’ were released.
