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area under irrigation of the bist doab canal network expands by 167 i

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The expansion of the Bist Doab Canal Network in Punjab, India, increases irrigation coverage for agriculture (wheat, paddy, etc.) and improves urban water supply. The mechanism is a public infrastructure investment that reduces reliance on groundwater, potentially lowering pumping costs and stabilizing crop yields. Impact is region-specific (Punjab, India). No direct commodity price signal; benefits are long-term and operational.

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  • Irrigated area under Bist Doab Canal Network increased by 167% in 2025-26.
  • Over 110,762 acres added under canal irrigation.
  • 19,213 acres received canal water for the first time.
  • Additional 150 cusecs of water allocated to Jalandhar branch for urban potable supply.
  • Project led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.

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