A Comparative Analysis of Kinnow Production in Rajasthan and Punjab

Abstract

The study investigated Kinnow production in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, and Fazilka, Punjab, using structured interviews with 480 Kinnow growers from 24 villages. It explored production practices, challenges, and opportunities in the 2020-21 crop year. Linear and exponential trend equations were used to analyze the secondary data. The area under Kinnow cultivation in Fazilka showed a strong linear trend with a high R2 value, while the Sriganganagar showed a weak linear trend with a low R2 value. Similarly, the production and productivity of Kinnow in Fazilka showed stronger trends than in Sriganganagar. The study suggested that the state should offer support and resources to tackle canal water pollution through treatment plants and sustainable practices. Rajasthan government should provide support and resources to farmers and follow Punjab's citrus estate model to boost production. Furthermore, Kinnow production can be encouraged by ensuring an uninterrupted regulation of irrigation water. The study recommended increasing water storage capacity in the established orchards for water management. Keywords: Constraints, growth rate, instability index, productivity. JEL Codes: C19, C33, C88.