Mann Govt's 'New Bhakra Canal' Marvel: Record Water Reaches Punjab Fields in 4 Years

• Punjab's Mann government built a 'New Bhakra Canal' equivalent capacity in 4 years, tripling canal water reach to 78% of fields.
• Invested 6,700 crore rupees in irrigation infrastructure, increasing canal-irrigated area from 20.89 lakh to 58 lakh acres.
• Revitalized seasonal drains and old systems, adding 10,000 cusecs of water, equivalent to the Bhakra Canal's total supply.
• Restored a 22-kilometer 'missing' Sarhali Minor canal and reactivated 7,000 defunct water channels.
• Upgraded Sirhind and Ferozepur Feeder canals, ensuring 24-hour water supply and completing the Shahpur Kandi Dam project.