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Kathgarh Lift Irrigation Scheme Launched in Punjab
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Punjab's Kathgarh gets Lift Irrigation scheme, boosts Kandi region farming
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19-03-2026, 20:00
Punjab's Kathgarh gets Lift Irrigation scheme, boosts Kandi region farming
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Punjab Cabinet minister Barinder Kumar Goyal inaugurated the Kathgarh Lift Irrigation scheme.
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The project will irrigate 11,500 acres across 33 villages, enhancing agricultural productivity and farmer income.
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It aims to reduce groundwater dependence and extend irrigation to areas previously deprived due to elevation challenges.
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The scheme is being executed in three phases, with the first phase covering 4,000 acres already completed.
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A 650 kW solar plant is installed to minimize electricity burden, and 94,000 km of pipelines ensure efficient water delivery.
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