CM reviews work of Malwa Canal – the first ever canal to be constructed in state in post-independence era

Asserts that he had conceived the project much before assuming charge of CM

Says that those who had sought vote on name of panth, never bothered about such issues

Slams Harsimrat for shedding crocodile tears on the issue of Royalty on waters of state

Sri Muktsar Sahib, July 27:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said that state is on the threshold of creating a new history as for the first time in the history of state a new canal ‘Malwa Canal’ is being dug to cater to the irrigational needs of the southern Punjab.

The Chief Minister, while addressing the gathering after inspecting ongoing work of Malwa canal, said that it is on record that none of the previous governments of the state had paid heed towards this necessity of the state. He said that due to this gross negligence of the successive state governments the over exploitation of the groundwater took place resulting in maximum blocks turning into dark zones. Bhagwant Singh Mann further said that this around 150 kilometre long new canal will usher a new era of unprecedented progress and prosperity in the state especially in Malwa region.

The Chief Minister further said that the state government will spend around Rs 2300 crore on this prestigious project that will cater to irrigational needs of nearly two lakh acres of fertile land of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that he had conceived the project much before assuming the charge of Chief Minister of the state. He said that in reality this is his dream project which is aimed giving a major impetus to the overall development and progress of the state in general and that of Malwa region in particular.

Taking a jibe over the previous rulers, the Chief Minister said that those who had always sought votes on the name of panth had never bothered to take such step. He said that the Akali leaders were more interested in supplying water to their farms rather than executing such projects that could have transformed the destiny of the common man. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that due to such anti-people stances these leaders were outrightly rejected by the voters and a whopping mandate was given to the incumbent government.

The Chief Minister quipped that Lok Sabha MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal was shedding crocodile tears over the issue of demanding Royalty for the waters of the state. He reminded the Lok Sabha MP that since 1970s her family was at the helms of affairs of the state for a majority period but they never raised this issue anywhere. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that now when the people of state have sent them to political oblivion Badal family is raising these issues adding that the wise people of state know the real face of this family and they will never spare them for their sins.

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Under leadership of CM Punjab all set to get its first ever canal in post independence era in form of Malwa canal

Canal to be constructed at cost of Rs 2300 crore to further propel progress and prosperity in state

Around 150 kilometres long canal will fulfil irrigational needs of more than 2 lakh acres of land

Sri Muktsar Sahib, July 27:The visionary decision of the state government led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to construct ‘Malwa Canal’ in the state will help in irrigating around two lakh acres of land thereby ushering an era of unprecedented development and progress in the state.

The Malwa Canal, the ongoing work of which was checked by the Chief Minister during his visit in the district, is proposed to off take from Harike Headworks and runs along the left side of the Rajasthan Feeder Canal from its Headwork to near village Warring Khera partly in the existing land of Rajasthan government acquired for construction of Rajasthan Feeder. It will provide additional water resources to the left side of the Rajasthan Feeder Canal, which cannot be supplied effectively by Sirhind Feeder Canal. The Proposed discharge of this 149.53 kilometre long canal is 2000 cusecs and will be constructed at a cost of Rs 2300 crore.

This move assumes significance as during the Khariff season, due to high demand Ferozepur Feeder is not able to carter to the entire demand of Punjab state and as a result supply in Sirhind Feeder is affected. The situation becomes so severe that Punjab has to run its canals on rotation. There are 302 lift pumps operating in between RD 7100 to 430080 of SF, which irrigate the area on the left side of the Rajasthan Feeder which was originally irrigated by the Sirhind Canal system (Abohar Branch Upper and Bathinda branch)being fed from Ropar Head Works .

However Instead of improving supply of water at tail portion of Sirhind Canal system, the then government took the decision to supply water to this area from Sirhind Feeder through Lift pumps. Thus, there is a shortage of water for the canal system of Abohar and Fazilka. As a long term measure to improve irrigation facility in the area, the present government has taken the decision to construct another canal namely Malwa Canal parallel to Twin Canals. Rajasthan Feeder and Sirhind Feeder. Thus more water will be available for Abohar Area from Sirhind Feeder. After construction of this canal the both the areas of Muktsar, giddebaha, bathinda, Ziraas well as areas of Abohar, Ferozpur and Fazilak will get their rightfull share of water.

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Meet Hayer raises three Important issues related to National Highway Projects with Nitin Gadkari

Demands Construction of flyovers at Badbar and Cheema-Jodhpur and for widening of two roads of Barnala city

Union Minister assures to give consideration to the issues

New Delhi/Chandigarh, July 27,Member Parliament from Sangrur Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer has raised three important issues related to National Highways passing through his constituency with the Union Transport and Highways Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari. In a positive response, the union Minister assured to give consideration to the issues personally raised by the Member Parliament.

Mr Hayer demaned for construction of flyover over National Highway 703 at Cheema-Jodhpur crossing, as for the residents of both Cheema and Jodhpur villages it is troublesome to cross the road near Bus stand and in absence of the flyover, it has always carried the danger of happening of accidents. Mr. Hayer said that similarly there is an urgent need for the construction of a flyover on Barnala-Sangrur National Highway 64 near Badbar. From this road point, a seperate road goes to Longowal-Sunam, due to which this stretch witnesses huge traffic jams. That is why there is a need for the construction of a flyover on priority basis.

Raising the third issue, the MP demanded for widening of two roads connected to the city bypass on highways going towards Barnala-Moga, Sangrur and Bathinda. One road is 7.5 km long which streches from Barnala Jail to Handiaya Chowk crossing through ITI Chow of Barnala city. The second road is from ITI Chow to Handhiaya with a length of three and a half kilometres. The Member Parliament demanded the widening of these two roads for smooth flow of traffic.

In a positive gesture, the Union Minister assured Mr Hayer that these issues will be resolved.

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Rotational irrigation programme for Kharif season from July 28 to August 4 released

Chandigarh, July 27:Punjab government has issued rotational irrigation programme of canals for the Kharif Season for the period between July 28 to August 4, 2024.

Disclosing this here, an official spokesperson of the Water Resources Department said that the channels of Sirhind Canal System will run in the priority basis from Patiala Feeder, Abohar Branch, Bathinda Branch, Bist Doab Canal and Sidhwan Branch, respectively.

He further said that Ghaggar Link and its off-taking Channels i.e. Ghaggar Branch and P.N.C. in Group 'B' being in the first preference will run to their indent. Balance water supplies available will be utilized in direct distributaries of Group 'A'.

The spokesperson further said that Punjab channels and branches off-taking from Harike and Ferozepur head works i.e. Abohar Branch off-taking from Sirhind Feeder and its Distributaries in Group 'B' being in the first preference will run to their indent. Balance water supplies available will be utilized in direct distributaries of Sirhind Feeder in Group 'A'.

He said that the channels off-taking from Upper Bari Doab Canal i.e. Kasur Branch Lower with its distributaries being in the first preference will run to their indent. Balance water supplies available will be utilized in Sabraon Branch, Lahore Branch and Main Branch Lower with their distributaries, respectively.

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All arrangements put in place for ETT Cadre Recruitment Exam

Chandigarh, July 27-The Punjab Government has finalised arrangements for the recruitment exam of 5994 ETT Teachers in the School Education Department, scheduled for July 28, 2024.

As per the Punjab and Haryana High Court's orders in writ petitions no. 14553 of 2024, the Punjabi Qualifying Examination is being re-conducted. A total of 19,832 candidates will appear in the exam, which will be held across 56 centers in Mohali and Chandigarh.

The Spokesperson of the Punjab Government confirmed that all necessary arrangements have been completed, ensuring a smooth and successful examination

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