13
Aug
Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has approved the ambitious 'Water Secure Haryana Program' (WSHP) to address the state's growing water challenges and strengthen climate resilience. Estimated at a total cost of Rs 5,714.80 crore, the project includes a Rs 4,000.36 crore loan from the World Bank, with the remaining Rs 1,714.44 crore funded by the state government. The integrated water sector initiative aims to benefit approximately 45 lakh people across 15 priority irrigation clusters covering nearly 48.94 lakh acres of culturable command area. The multi-departmental project will focus on tackling depleting groundwater…