According to the classification made by the Niti Aayog (Planning Commission) and the Indian National Remote Sensing Agency, in which agro-climatic zone does Punjab fall? 

Key Points

• Punjab is classified under the Trans-Gangetic Plain agro-climatic zone according to the Niti Aayog and Indian National Remote Sensing Agency.
• The Trans-Gangetic Plain region includes the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and parts of Rajasthan.
• This zone is characterized by fertile alluvial soils which are ideal for agriculture, particularly for growing wheat and rice.
• It features a climate with hot summers and cold winters, and agriculture in this region is highly dependent on the extensive canal irrigation system.

Additional Information

• Western Plateau and Hills
  • This zone includes the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and parts of Madhya Pradesh.
  • The region is characterized by Deccan Plateau with black soils, which are suitable for cotton, sorghum, and pulses.
  • It experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers and moderate rainfall.
• Western arid region
  • This includes the state of Rajasthan (except for the eastern part) and parts of Gujarat.
  • It is characterized by sandy soils, extreme temperatures, and very low rainfall.
  • The region primarily supports the cultivation of drought-resistant crops like millets and pulses.
• Western Himalayas
  • This zone includes Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and the hilly areas of Uttarakhand.
  • The climate varies from sub-tropical in the foothills to alpine in the higher altitudes.
  • The region is suitable for the cultivation of temperate fruits like apples, plums, and walnuts.