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13 May

Historic Revival of Bist Doab Canal Sees Irrigation Coverage Skyrocket by 167 Per Cent

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAgriculture, Bist Doab, Canal network, Doaba, irrigation, Jalandhar, Punjab, Water management

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The 2025-26 agricultural year has marked a historic turning point for the Doaba region as the strategic revival of the Bist Doab Canal network triggered a massive 167 per cent expansion in irrigated land. Under the direction of the Bhagwant Mann administration, the network has successfully added 110,762 acres to its total command area, effectively breathing new life into a vital agricultural lifeline that had long been neglected. This surge represents a major shift in the province’s approach to resource management, prioritising the use of surface water to support the agrarian backbone of the region while reducing…

Haryana Water Minister Shruti Choudhry Assures State of Uninterrupted Drinking Water Supply Amid Rising Heat

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBhiwani, Conservation, drinking water, Haryana, irrigation, Public Health, Shruti Choudhry, Water supply

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry has assured citizens that the provincial government is fully committed to ensuring an uninterrupted and clean supply of drinking water across the state. During a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials from the Irrigation and Public Health Engineering departments on Wednesday, the minister emphasized that no region should face a shortage as temperatures continue to climb. She made it clear that the administration views the provision of potable water as a top priority and will provide all necessary resources and funding to maintain the infrastructure required for consistent delivery.…

Ensure Drain and Canal Cleaning Before Monsoon – CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaflood control, Haryana, irrigation, Nayab Singh Saini, Yamuna pollution

Chandigarh, March 15 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed all deputy commissioners to ensure the cleaning of drains and desilting of canals before the monsoon season to prevent waterlogging. He also instructed them to regularly review ongoing flood control projects and ensure timely completion. Any delays or shortcomings should result in strict action against the responsible officials.Chief Minister Saini issued these directives while chairing the 56th meeting of the Haryana State Drought Relief and Flood Control Board. Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Chaudhary was also present at the meeting. Focus on Strengthening Infrastructure Saini emphasized the…