Farmers in Chahhar village watching canal water flow into agricultural fields after decades of waiting in Dirhaba block.

In a moment of long-awaited relief for the farming community of Chahhar village in Dirhaba block, canal water has finally reached agricultural fields after several decades. The development has been widely described by local farmers as a “dream come true,” marking a significant shift in irrigation access for the region.

For years, farmers in the area were heavily dependent on electric and diesel water motors to irrigate their crops, which not only increased production costs but also created uncertainty during peak agricultural seasons. With the restoration of canal water supply, farmers are now expecting a major reduction in irrigation expenses and improved agricultural productivity.

Emotional scenes were witnessed across the fields as canal water first flowed into the parched land. Farmers expressed visible joy and relief, stating that decades of hardship have finally started to ease. Many described the moment as historic for their village’s agrarian future.

ਦਿੜ੍ਹਬਾ ਹਲਕੇ ਦੇ ਪਿੰਡ ਛਾਹੜ ਵਿੱਚ ਦਹਾਕਿਆਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਖ਼ੇਤਾਂ ਤੱਕ ਨਹਿਰੀ ਪਾਣੀ ਪਹੁੰਚਣਾ ਕਿਸਾਨਾਂ ਲਈ ਕਿਸੇ ਸੁਪਨੇ ਦੇ ਸੱਚ ਹੋਣ ਤੋਂ ਘੱਟ ਨਹੀਂ। ਆਪਣੇ ਖ਼ੇਤਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਗਦਾ ਨਹਿਰੀ ਪਾਣੀ ਵੇਖ ਕੇ ਕਿਸਾਨਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਅੱਖਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ੀ ਅਤੇ ਜਜ਼ਬਾਤ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਸਾਫ਼ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਆ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ।

ਹੁਣ ਮੋਟਰਾਂ ‘ਤੇ ਨਿਰਭਰਤਾ ਘਟੇਗੀ, ਸਿੰਜਾਈ ਆਸਾਨ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ… pic.twitter.com/60LfGwkXSq

— Adv Harpal Singh Cheema (@HarpalCheemaMLA) June 22, 2026

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Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema lauded the initiative as part of the state government’s commitment to strengthening rural infrastructure and ensuring fair distribution of water resources. He emphasized that such projects are central to improving farmers’ income and reducing dependency on expensive irrigation methods.

According to local administration sources, the canal restoration work was carried out under a broader irrigation revival plan aimed at reactivating neglected water channels and improving last-mile delivery to agricultural fields.

Farmers in Chahhar have expressed gratitude to the government, stating that the return of canal water will not only reduce input costs but also bring long-term sustainability to farming practices in the region. Many believe this step will help restore agricultural stability and encourage better crop planning in the coming seasons.

With water now flowing steadily into the fields, the village stands as an example of how improved irrigation infrastructure can transform rural livelihoods and revive farming communities that have long struggled with water scarcity.