World Bank Approves ₹5,700 Crore for Haryana's Water Self-Reliance Project

• The World Bank has approved ₹5,700 crore in technical and financial assistance for the 'Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project' to make the state water self-reliant.
• The funds will be disbursed over six years (2026-2032) for large-scale canal restoration, micro-irrigation, and waterlogging solutions.
• The project aims to restore 678 canals and 1,961 canal minors, with significant contributions from the World Bank, state budget, and NABARD.
• Micro-irrigation systems will be implemented on 70,000 acres, and tube-well-based drainage will address waterlogging on 200,000 acres.
• The initiative also includes constructing 80 water bodies in southern Haryana and reusing treated wastewater for irrigation on 28,000 acres.

Why It Matters: Haryana secures ₹5,700 crore from World Bank for a comprehensive water management and self-reliance project.