The Malwa Canal Project is an ambitious irrigation and water management initiative announced by the Punjab government. This landmark project, the first of its kind in Punjab since independence, aims to address the critical irrigation needs of southern Punjab.

Key Details of Malwa Canal Project

Project Overview:

• Estimated cost: Rs. 2,300 crore.
• Length: 150 km, width: 50 feet, depth: 12.6 feet.
• Origin: Harike headworks on the Sutlej River in Ferozepur district.
• Endpoint: Warring Khera village, Muktsar district, near the Haryana border.

Irrigation Capacity:

• Designed to carry 2,000 cusecs of water (1 cusec = 1 cubic foot/second).
• Expected to irrigate approximately 2 lakh acres of farmland in southern Punjab.
• Runs parallel to the left bank of the Rajasthan Feeder Canal.

Environmental Impact: Approximately 1.3 lakh trees and plants are likely to be felled for construction.