Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday laid out a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable agriculture and long-term water conservation, calling upon farmers across Punjab to shift decisively towards canal-based irrigation and reduce excessive dependence on groundwater.<\/p>\n
Interacting with villagers during his visit to his native village, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann underlined that Punjab\u2019s future is inseparably tied to its water resources and that preserving them is both an urgent necessity and a collective responsibility. \u201cPunjab\u2019s very existence is intrinsically linked to its water, and preserving it is not merely a policy priority but a moral responsibility,\u201d CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, while announcing that canal water will be made available from May 1 itself for the upcoming paddy season, marking a significant shift from conventional irrigation schedules.<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cThis is the first time in Punjab\u2019s history that canal water is being released from May 1 to benefit farmers ahead of the paddy sowing season.\u201d<\/p>\n
Highlighting the scale of the initiative, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that 21,000 cusecs of water has already been released into the canal network to facilitate early irrigation. \u201cWe are committed to ensuring that every single drop of water is conserved and utilized efficiently,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Reaffirming Punjab\u2019s rights over its water, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cPunjab has neither shared any water with other states nor allowed any flow towards Pakistan, ensuring that the entire allocation is utilized for the benefit of our farmers.\u201d He pointed to the alarming depletion of groundwater due to decades of over-extraction and stressed the need for an immediate shift in approach.<\/p>\n
\u201cGroundwater is a precious and finite resource that must be preserved for future generations. The time has come for a collective shift in mindset. Canal water is not just an alternative, it is the sustainable future of Punjab\u2019s agriculture,\u201d CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, urging farmers to reduce reliance on tube-wells.<\/p>\n
Detailing the government\u2019s efforts, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, \u201cSince March 2026, \u20b96,700 crore has been spent on irrigation projects across Punjab, with approximately 14,000 kilometers of pipelines and watercourses laid to ensure efficient water distribution and minimize losses.\u201d He added that before the current paddy season, an additional 4,000 kilometers of watercourses and 3,000 kilometers of pipelines will become operational.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 21,000 cusecs of water being released will also help test these systems, identify bottlenecks, and address deficiencies. The scale of this infrastructure development is unprecedented and reflects our commitment to modernising Punjab\u2019s irrigation network,\u201d CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said.<\/p>\n
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