Source: NIE
Context: The Malwa Canal project in Punjab seeks to improve irrigation in southern regions but raises environmental concerns over forest land impacts.
About Malwa Canal Project:
- States Involved: Punjab and Rajasthan.
- River Source: Originates from the Sutlej River at Harike Headworks in Ferozepur district.
- Length and Depth: The canal spans 149.53 kilometers and is 12 feet deep.
- Aim: Designed to irrigate nearly 2 lakh acres of farmland in southern Punjab.
- Significance:
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- Alleviates water scarcity in southern Punjab.
- Provides equitable water distribution within Punjab while maintaining allocations to Rajasthan and Haryana.
- Boosts agricultural productivity and addresses drought-prone areas.
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