Chandigarh, Feb. 25 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday inaugurated the first phase of the reconstruction and relining of the Ferozepur Feeder Canal, stating that the Rs 180-crore project will enhance irrigation capacity and benefit farmers in the Malwa region.
Addressing a gathering at Makhu, Mann said the canal, originating from Harike Headworks, is a key irrigation source for Ferozepur, Faridkot, Sri Muktsar Sahib and Fazilka districts. He said the project has increased the canal's carrying capacity from 11,192 cusecs to 13,873 cusecs, an increase of 2,681 cusecs.
The chief minister said 15 km of canal relining was completed in 35 days with the deployment of 126 government personnel and around 4,000 workers. He ad...