Bigger Indus plan: 113km canal to take surplus to Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on June 15, 2025
India is advancing its Indus water strategy by initiating a feasibility study for a 113 km canal to transfer surplus water from Jammu & Kashmir to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. This project aims to fully utilize the eastern rivers and India's allocated share in the western rivers, potentially reducing water flow to Pakistan.

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State in northwestern India
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State in northwestern India
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State in northwestern India
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Region administered by India
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