The Punjab Canal and Drainage Act, 2023
The Government of Punjab on December 27, 2023, notified the Punjab Canal and Drainage Act, 2023. The following has been stated: Section 2 talks about various definitions like “canal” “culturable command
Canal Irrigation
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Toxic water used for irrigation
Bathinda, June 29 Even after observing its health hazards, farmers of about 12 villages of this district are still using black smelly and toxic sludge flowing in the Lisada drain to irrigate their agricultural fields.
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Climate change and water supplies: Options for sustaining tank irrigation potential in India
Climate change will affect water supplies in south Asia, where high-intensity floods and droughts are expected in the future. Increasing water storage is a key adaptation strategy, and the experience of irrigation tanks illustrates both the potential and challenges of this adaptation response.
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Delay in release of water hits farmers
BHAWANIPATNA: It is a double whammy for farmers of Indravati irrigated pockets of Kalahandi. If delay in release of water into the canals was not enough, the administration is yet to arrange for proper marketing facilities for procurement of Dalua (summer) paddy.
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GMADA dries up Chandigarhs water plan
Foiling Chandigarh
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8-lane road along Ganga canal soon
E-Way Will Make Delhi-Haridwar Drive Smooth, Steamers To Ply In Canal
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WB to give Rs 2,500 cr for Nagarjunasagar repairs
GUNTUR, June 8: The World Bank has agreed to provide Rs 2,500 crore for the modernisation of Nagarjunasagar canals, the Chief Minister, Mr K. Rosaish, said on Tuesday. Mr Rosaiah was addressing a farmers
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Dumping of waste in irrigation channels goes unchecked
Farmers blame district authorities for inaction Foul odour:The dumping of solid waste, including huge amount of plastic waste in water carrying channels remains unchecked in many parts of Erode.
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Small contractors oppose large firms in SSNNL project
Rajiv Shah | TNN Gandhinagar: Stage is set for a fresh round of confrontation between the Gujarat government and the state
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Water crisis of east & west Punjab
M.S. Gill Both sides will have to rise above politics and focus on the water crisis, which requires difficult and bitter solutions.
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Clear water channels of obstacles: Farmers
Power connection to be sanctioned on priority basis ARAVAKURICHI: Farmers in Karur district have urged the district administration to clear the irrigation and drainage channels of all wild growth and natural obstacles to ensure free flow of water.