Barinder Kumar Goyal inaugurates ₹36.5 crore Lift Irrigation Scheme in Nurpur Bedi, Ropar to ensure canal water supply and support farmers.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Tuesday inaugurated a major Lift Irrigation Scheme in Nurpur Bedi area of Ropar (Rupnagar). The project, developed at a cost of ₹36.5 crore, is expected to provide a reliable supply of canal water for irrigation purposes to villages in the region.
The newly launched irrigation scheme is aimed at strengthening agricultural infrastructure and making farming activities easier for local farmers. With improved access to canal water, farmers will be able to manage irrigation requirements more efficiently and reduce dependence on other water sources.
Canal Water Supply to Benefit Villages
The Lift Irrigation Scheme will ensure better availability of canal water in villages surrounding Nurpur Bedi. The project is expected to support agricultural activities by providing timely water supply for crops.
The initiative is being viewed as an important step towards improving irrigation facilities in the area and supporting the farming community.
ਕੈਬਿਨੇਟ ਮੰਤਰੀ @barinder_goyal ਨੇ ਅੱਜ ਨੂਰਪੁਰ ਬੇਦੀ (ਰੋਪੜ) ਵਿਖੇ ਇਲਾਕੇ ਦੇ ਪਿੰਡਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਿੰਚਾਈ ਲਈ ਨਹਿਰੀ ਪਾਣੀ ਪਹੁੰਚਾਉਣ ਵਾਸਤੇ ਲਿਫ਼ਟ ਇਰੀਗੇਸ਼ਨ ਸਕੀਮ ਦਾ ਉਦਘਾਟਨ ਕੀਤਾ। ਇਸ ਸਕੀਮ ‘ਤੇ ₹36.5 ਕਰੋੜ ਦੀ ਲਾਗਤ ਆਈ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਨਾਲ਼ ਇਲਾਕੇ ਦੇ ਪਿੰਡਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਹਿਰੀ ਪਾਣੀ ਪਹੁੰਚਣਾ ਯਕੀਨੀ ਬਣੇਗਾ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਸਾਨੀ ਵੀ ਆਸਾਨ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ।… pic.twitter.com/W6wk1gIyKy
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₹36.5 Crore Project to Strengthen Agriculture
The Punjab government has invested ₹36.5 crore in this irrigation project to enhance water distribution facilities in the region.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal highlighted the importance of modern irrigation systems in improving agricultural productivity and providing better facilities to farmers.
Barinder Kumar Goyal said that strengthening irrigation networks remains a key priority to ensure sustainable growth in the agriculture sector.
Residents Express Gratitude to Mann Government
Local residents and farmers welcomed the inauguration of the Lift Irrigation Scheme and expressed gratitude to the Mann government for completing the project.
People of the area said that improved canal water availability would help farmers and make cultivation more convenient. The project is expected to bring positive changes to farming practices in Nurpur Bedi and surrounding villages.
Punjab Government Focuses on Irrigation Development
The launch of the Lift Irrigation Scheme reflects the government’s efforts to improve irrigation infrastructure and provide better water management solutions across Punjab.
With initiatives focused on expanding canal water access, the state aims to support farmers, enhance agricultural productivity, and strengthen rural development.
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