India, Aug. 1 -- The Delhi government on Thursday said it has decided not to pursue its plan to take over maintenance of the Munak Canal from Haryana, after both governments agreed that Haryana will continue maintaining the canal, while a new pipeline is built to reduce water losses.

Chief minister Rekha Gupta said the decision was taken after discussions with the Haryana government. Instead of transferring maintenance, Haryana will construct a new pressurised pipeline to carry Yamuna water to Delhi. The Delhi government will bear the project cost.

"The maintenance of the Munak Canal will remain with the Haryana government. A new pipeline will be laid to ensure there is no leakage or loss of water during transmission," the CM said.

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