Introduction: In Punjab, vegetables cover 2.73 lakh hectares, contributing 55.59 lakh metric tonnes. However, cultivable land is diminishing due to industrialization and urbanization, while the population continues to grow. Context: The study serves as a crucial guide for informed decision-making, offering insights that can shape policies supporting the future of protected cultivation in agriculture and benefiting both farmers and the nation's food security. Method: A comprehensive analysis" investigated six districts with the highest concentration of polyhouses. A total of 60 adopters were randomly selected from these districts. Out of the 673 polyhouses in the state, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Patiala, Bathinda, Sangrur and Jalandhar districts had the maximum number of polyhouses. Moga and Fazilka reported the highest functional polyhouses, while Mansa and Shri Muktsar Sahib had all polyhouses non-functional., Statewide, 61 per cent of polyhouses were non-functional., Cucumber, capsicum, and tomato were identified as the most suitable crops under polyhouses, providing significantly better yields. Results and Discussion: A majority discontinued the technology due to structural damage, inferior material quality, and the belief that the technology was unsuitable for Punjab conditions. Significance: This study on polyhouse technology adoption in Punjab holds paramount significance as it unravels the intricate dynamics influencing its success and discontinuance. In a state pivotal to India's vegetable production, understanding the challenges faced by polyhouse adopters provides crucial insights for policymakers.

Keyword: Polyhouse, Vegetable cultivation, Functionality status, Discontinuance.