Punjab, India – In a significant move to modernize agriculture and improve farmer safety, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that Punjab has begun laying underground power lines in farmlands. This initiative aims to replace traditional overhead electric poles, which often pose risks to crops during heavy rains, high winds, or from accidental sparks.
Speaking about the project, Chief Minister Mann said, “By installing underground electricity cables, we are ensuring that our farmers’ fields are safer and that electricity supply remains uninterrupted, regardless of weather conditions. This step will not only protect crops from fire hazards but also modernize the rural power infrastructure across Punjab.”
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Punjab Irrigation Development Achieves 78% Canal Coverage, Eyes 90% for Next Paddy Crop
The shift to underground power lines is being closely coordinated with efforts to improve irrigation infrastructure. Over the last four years, Punjab has made remarkable progress in increasing canal-based irrigation. The state government has successfully raised the percentage of farmland irrigated by canals from 22% to 78%, significantly reducing dependence on groundwater. The ambitious target is to achieve 90% canal irrigation for the next paddy crop, ensuring more sustainable farming practices and long-term water conservation.
ਝੋਨੇ ਦੇ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਸੀਜ਼ਨ ਤੱਕ ਪੰਜਾਬ ‘ਚ 90% ਤੱਕ ਪਹੁੰਚੇਗੀ ਨਹਿਰੀ ਸਿੰਜਾਈ!
ਨਹਿਰੀ ਪਾਣੀ ਦੀ ਪਹੁੰਚ ਲਈ ਕੀਤੇ ਉਪਰਾਲਿਆਂ ਸਦਕਾ 4 ਸਾਲਾਂ ‘ਚ ਅਸੀਂ 22% ਤੋਂ 78% ਤੱਕ ਪਹੁੰਚ ਚੁੱਕੇ ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਇਹ ਮਿਹਨਤ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਜਾਰੀ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਝੋਨੇ ਦੇ ਅਗਲੇ ਸੀਜ਼ਨ ਤੱਕ ਅਸੀਂ ਨਹਿਰੀ ਪਾਣੀ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਸਿੰਜਾਈ ਦਾ ਅੰਕੜਾ 90% ਤੱਕ ਪਹੁੰਚਾਈਏ ਅਤੇ ਧਰਤੀ… pic.twitter.com/VK60QXSU8x
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Chief Minister Mann highlighted, “The goal is to provide reliable canal irrigation to almost all paddy fields in Punjab. This will not only help farmers achieve better crop yields but also protect our precious groundwater resources from over-extraction. Our efforts in Punjab Irrigation Development are focused on building a sustainable and modern agricultural ecosystem.”
Experts emphasize that these initiatives under Punjab Irrigation Development are part of a larger strategy to strengthen the state’s agriculture sector. By combining underground power lines with upgraded canal irrigation systems, Punjab is addressing multiple challenges faced by farmers—such as erratic power supply, water scarcity, and climate risks—while promoting long-term sustainability.
The benefits of these projects extend beyond crop safety. With reliable electricity and improved canal irrigation, farmers can adopt modern farming techniques, expand mechanization, and achieve higher productivity. Additionally, reduced reliance on groundwater helps maintain soil health and ensures water availability for future generations.
The government’s focus on infrastructure modernization, particularly in the power and irrigation sectors, is already yielding results. Continuous monitoring and investments in Punjab Irrigation Development are expected to make the state a model for efficient, safe, and climate-resilient farming in India. Chief Minister Mann remains committed to these initiatives, stating that these efforts will ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for Punjab’s farming community.
In a significant move to modernize agriculture and improve farmer safety, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that Punjab has begun laying underground power lines in farmlands. This initiative aims to replace traditional overhead electric poles, which often pose risks to crops during heavy rains, high winds, or from accidental sparks.
Speaking about the project, Chief Minister Mann said, “By installing underground electricity cables, we are ensuring that our farmers’ fields are safer and that electricity supply remains uninterrupted, regardless of weather conditions. This step will not only protect crops from fire hazards but also modernize the rural power infrastructure across Punjab.”
The shift to underground power lines is being closely coordinated with efforts to improve irrigation infrastructure. Over the last four years, Punjab has made remarkable progress in increasing canal-based irrigation. The state government has successfully raised the percentage of farmland irrigated by canals from 22% to 78%, significantly reducing dependence on groundwater. The ambitious target is to achieve 90% canal irrigation for the next paddy crop, ensuring more sustainable farming practices and long-term water conservation.
Chief Minister Mann highlighted, “The goal is to provide reliable canal irrigation to almost all paddy fields in Punjab. This will not only help farmers achieve better crop yields but also protect our precious groundwater resources from over-extraction. Our efforts in Punjab Irrigation Development are focused on building a sustainable and modern agricultural ecosystem.”
Experts emphasize that these initiatives under Punjab Irrigation Development are part of a larger strategy to strengthen the state’s agriculture sector. By combining underground power lines with upgraded canal irrigation systems, Punjab is addressing multiple challenges faced by farmers—such as erratic power supply, water scarcity, and climate risks—while promoting long-term sustainability.
The benefits of these projects extend beyond crop safety. With reliable electricity and improved canal irrigation, farmers can adopt modern farming techniques, expand mechanization, and achieve higher productivity. Additionally, reduced reliance on groundwater helps maintain soil health and ensures water availability for future generations.
The government’s focus on infrastructure modernization, particularly in the power and irrigation sectors, is already yielding results. Continuous monitoring and investments in Punjab Irrigation Development are expected to make the state a model for efficient, safe, and climate-resilient farming in India. Chief Minister Mann remains committed to these initiatives, stating that these efforts will ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for Punjab’s farming community.