Punjab Newsline, Sri Muktsar Sahib, July 27-
CM Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said that state is on the threshold of creating a new history as for the first time in the history of state a new canal ‘Malwa Canal’ is being dug to cater to the irrigational needs of the southern Punjab.
The CM, while addressing the gathering after inspecting ongoing work of Malwa canal, said that it is on record that none of the previous govt's of the state had paid heed towards this necessity of the state. He said that due to this gross negligence of the successive state govt's the over exploitation of the groundwater took place resulting in maximum blocks turning into dark zones. Mann further said that this around 150 kilometre long new canal will usher a new era of unprecedented progress and prosperity in the state especially in Malwa region.
The CM further said that the state govt will spend around Rs 2300 crore on this prestigious project that will cater to irrigational needs of nearly two lakh acres of fertile land of the state. Mann said that he had conceived the project much before assuming the charge of CM of the state.