New Delhi, 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 proposal, approved by the Delhi cabinet earlier this year, aimed at allowing Delhi to manage desilting, repairs and security of the stretch after repeated disruptions in raw water supply. Water minister Parvesh Verma said the proposed includes laying a pressure pipe from Munak Regulator to Haiderpur water treatment plant to transport 1,050 cusecs of water. "The estimated project cost is around Rs.7,240 crore. The project also envisages solar-powered pumping to improve energy efficiency," Verma added. Officials said the pipeline will reduce seepage and evaporation losses that occur in open canal....