Ludhiana, Feb. 8 -- Punjab cabinet minister Barinder Kumar Goyal inaugurated the 24km paved section of the second Patiala feeder canal on Friday. The project, completed at a cost of Rs.36 crore, will benefit farmers in the districts of Patiala, Sangrur, Mansa, and Malerkotla, the minister said.

The project's completion will ensure nearly 400,000 acres of land across ten blocks in these districts receive 1,617 cusecs of water, a significant increase from the previous 900 cusecs. The minister highlighted that the project, originally estimated to cost Rs.42 crore, was completed under budget at Rs.36 crore.

Minister Goyal emphasised the importance of this project in revitalising the agricultural sector, stating that several areas in Punjab ...