Rudraprayag, July 26 -- Paddy transplantation is in full swing across the rural areas of Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, with farmers working together in the fields through traditional community cooperation.

In recent years, the area under paddy cultivation had been steadily declining in several villages as many farmers moved away from traditional farming practices.

However, the Agriculture Department's awareness campaigns are now beginning to show positive results.

According to the department, farmers have been continuously encouraged to return to agriculture, and the efforts are yielding encouraging outcomes. This year, the area under paddy transplantation has increased compared to previous years, with more farmers once again tak...