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The Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple; right), Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Approximately two-fifths of the population in Punjab is engaged in the agricultural sector. This industry remains a significant contributor to the state's gross product, largely bolstered by advancements from the Green Revolution, which introduced modern technologies and high-yielding crop varieties.1