authors
Jyoti, Dr. Madhu Ahlawat and Dr. Subhash

abstract
India is one of the world's leading agricultural nations, with the sector employing a significant portion of the population and contributing substantially to the country's GDP. The diverse climatic conditions across the country support the cultivation of a wide variety of crops. Haryana and Punjab, in particular, are characterized as predominantly agricultural states. This study aims to compare the agricultural productivity of major crops, specifically yield per hectare, in Haryana and Punjab. The research design of the study is descriptive in nature, covering the period from 2011 to 2022. Secondary sources of data collection were utilized, with data gathered from various articles, reports, websites, and primarily from the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The collected data was analyzed using data analytical tools and techniques such as descriptive statistics. The results revealed that Punjab has traditionally been known for its high crop yields, particularly in wheat and rice production. However, in recent years, Haryana has made significant progress in improving its crop yields, effectively narrowing the productivity gap between the two states.