Punjab News: In one major move for increasing agricultural productivity, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann undertook a giant project that would transform irrigation in the state. The state government under Mann continued to remain pro-farmer while introducing the latest initiative for building the Malwa Canal.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Inspects Historic Malwa Canal Construction
The chief minister, Bhagwant Mann, inspected the Malwa Canal construction site today. It is a lead project and first of its kind since independence in Punjab. The 150-kilometer canal with a main distributary is going to change the way water is currently distributed within the state. His inspection itself proved how vital the project is and the amount of interest the chief minister takes in getting it completed at the very earliest.
The design of the Malwa Canal is such that it will intersect with already existing water sources, the Malot Canal and the Sirhind Feeder Canal—and is likely to improve water supply across several key regions, notably Gidderbaha, Doda, and Lambi. This new infrastructure will alleviate water scarcity and provide ample irrigation to the crops of countless farmers.
Punjab Government’s Rs 2300 Crore Malwa Canal Project
The Rs 2,300-crore project by the Punjab government is likely to irrigate about 2 lakh acres of farmland. Introducing this canal will somehow alleviate irrigation and thus help in the agriculture sector with a continuous and reliable supply of water. All this is part of the larger strategy of the government aimed at modernizing farming practices and supporting farmers through better infrastructure and resources.
While being an enormous infrastructural development, the Malwa Canal project is evidence that brings to the fore the commitment of the Punjab government toward farmers’ welfare. It would not only ensure easier irrigation facilities for crops but might increase the agricultural output and provide better economic stability to farmers.
Comprehensive Strategy
The plethora of proactive steps the Punjab government is taking simultaneously reflects its commitment towards fostering agricultural advancement and ensuring that farmers are well-equipped with all forms of wherewithal to enable them to get on with their vocation. The Malwa Canal, once completed, is sure to signal an era of agriculture prosperity for Punjab and set benchmarks for future development projects aimed at succoring the vital farming sector of the state.
