PUNJA

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - புஞ்சா

Dry or unirrigated land, unsuitable for rice cultivation due to lack of water access. Example: The 'punja' lands in the arid region were primarily used for cultivating millets and pulses, which require less water. This term highlights the distinction between irrigated and unirrigated lands in Tamil Nadu. 'Punja' lands, while less productive than irrigated lands, still play a crucial role in agriculture, supporting the cultivation of drought-resistant crops.