More than 40,000 hectares to benefit from state's ambitious underground pipeline network
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 25-
In a landmark year for Punjab's water conservation efforts, the Department of Soil and Water Conservation has achieved unprecedented milestones in sustainable water management and agricultural infrastructure development.
Divulging further, the cabinet minister Barinder Kumar Goyal said that the state has implemented transformative projects that are reshaping Punjab's irrigation landscape while ensuring environmental sustainability.
"Our commitment to sustainable water management has translated into concrete actions that directly benefit our farming community," stated Sh. Goyal. "The year 2024 has been pivotal in our mission to optimize water usage while enhancing agricultural productivity."
Barinder Kumar Goyal informed that to expand the underground pipeline-based irrigation network in the state, two new NABARD-funded projects worth Rs.277.57 crores have been initiated. These projects are set to benefit more than 40,000 hectares, marking a significant expansion of irrigation infrastructure.
