Punjab is known as the ‘Granary of India’ and  'India’s Bread Basket'. Punjab is most fertile place because of five tributaries of Indus flowing through this region. Thus it supports growth of wheat. Apart from this rice, sugar cane, fruits and vegetables are also grown. Being the largest contributor of main cereals to the country, Punjab has earned the title of 'Granary of India' or 'India’s Bread Basket'. Punjab produces roughly 12% of the total cereals produced in India.