The Punjab government stated that canal irrigation coverage has expanded to approximately 80% of Punjab’s farms. The Punjab government’s next target is to reach 100% coverage.
Claim of 14,000-kilometer pipeline network
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that a network of approximately 14,000 kilometers of pipelines has been constructed in Punjab to deliver canal water to farms. This has helped farmers access more reliable water for irrigation. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that more than 90% of Punjab’s families are benefiting from free electricity. The Punjab government has also worked towards providing daytime electricity to farmers.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the Punjab Government is working on a mission to provide better irrigation facilities to farmers by providing canal water to every farm. Under this initiative, water canals are being constructed across Punjab and defunct canals are being revived. This has facilitated irrigation and promoted groundwater conservation.
The Punjab Government initiative to improve access to canal water is providing farmers with a more reliable source of water for irrigating their fields. This initiative is strengthening agricultural productivity and reducing dependence on groundwater, ensuring more sustainable agriculture and improved water security for Punjab’s farmers.