Persistent efforts of Malout MLA and Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur bring major irrigation initiative for the region
8,000 acres across 10 villages to benefit from upgraded canal infrastructure and improved water distribution
Dr Baljit Kaur thanks CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and Water Resources Minister for bringing farmer-centric project for Sri Muktsar Sahib
Chandigarh/Sri Muktsar Sahib, October 18:
In a major step towards strengthening irrigation infrastructure and empowering the farming community, Punjab Cabinet Minister and Malout MLA Dr. Baljit Kaur today announced that the ₹11-crore New Chauntra Minor Relining Project will be taken up in Sri Muktsar Sahib district, with the work set to commence shortly. She said the project is being brought forward through her persistent efforts and will provide significant relief to thousands of farmers and village residents dependent on canal irrigation.
Dr. Baljit Kaur expressed her gratitude to Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann and Water Resources Minister S. Barinder Kumar Goyal for bringing this important irrigation initiative for the region. She said the project would fulfil a long-standing demand of farmers and further strengthen irrigation facilities, benefiting thousands of farming families and rural communities.
Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur received a warm welcome from locals upon paying obeisance at Gurdwara Sahib in Balamgarh, following the Bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib. On this occasion, the villagers expressed their gratitude to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Dr. Baljit Kaur for initiating the New Chauntra Minor relining project, stating that it would greatly benefit thousands of local farmers and significantly strengthen the region’s irrigation system.”
The Cabinet Minister said that under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is continuously working to modernise rural infrastructure and strengthen the agricultural sector. She said every development initiative is being taken forward with transparency, quality and a time-bound approach to ensure maximum public benefit.
Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the New Chauntra Minor Relining Project involves replacing the existing brick lining with durable concrete lining. She said the modernisation of the 54,000-feet-long canal stretch will help reduce seepage losses, improve water conveyance efficiency and ensure better and equitable distribution of irrigation water to agricultural fields.
She said the project will benefit farmers of Saddarwala, Maur, Badhai, Chak Badhai, Balamgarh, Ramgarh Chunga, Janisar, Bhagsar, Chak Madrassa and Mahabhadar villages. She added that improved irrigation facilities will ensure timely availability of water, reduce wastage and help enhance agricultural productivity, thereby strengthening the rural economy.
Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Punjab Government remains committed to farmer-centric development, sustainable use of water resources and strengthening the rural economy. She said such initiatives will play a crucial role in improving the quality of life of farming families and fulfilling the vision of a progressive and Rangla Punjab.
The Cabinet Minister reiterated that the government will continue to work with dedication for the overall development of Sri Muktsar Sahib district and ensure that the benefits of development reach every village and every farmer.
