113 KM Canal to Divert Indus Waters to Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan โ Permanent Solution to Summer Water Crisis
In a bold and historic move, the Indian government has announced plans for a 113-kilometer-long canal aimed at diverting water from the Indus River system to water-scarce regions in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
๐ฅ Key Highlights:
๐๏ธ Massive Infrastructure Push: The canal will link the Chenab River with the Ravi-Beas-Sutlej system, unlocking vital irrigation potential across northern India.
๐ Rajasthan's Lifeline: Once complete, the project will channel water all the way to Sri Ganganagar, transforming the agricultural landscape of this arid region.
๐ ๏ธ 3-Year Target: The project is expected to be completed within three years, promising a permanent solution to annual summer water shortages.
โก Revival of Ujh Project: The Centre is also fast-tracking the long-stalled Ujh multipurpose project in Kathua (J&K) โ designed to support hydropower, irrigation, and drinking water.
๐ Why This Is a Big Deal:
โ Strategic Water Reclamation: Under the Indus Waters Treaty, India retains rights over Eastern rivers. This project asserts Indiaโs full rights while optimizing unused water.
๐พ Agriculture Boost: Farmers in drought-hit regions will gain reliable water access, boosting crop yields and rural incomes.
๐๏ธ Hydropower & Drinking Water: The Ujh project will not only generate clean energy but also supply millions with safe drinking water.
๐ง Political and Strategic Angle:
This initiative signals a shift in Indiaโs approach toward fully utilizing its share of Indus waters โ a move with strategic, agricultural, and humanitarian significance. It also comes at a time when climate-driven water scarcity is emerging as a national challenge.
๐ฌ โIndia will no longer let its rightful waters flow unused,โ said a senior official, hinting at a renewed water doctrine under the Modi government.
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