Chandigarh, Jan. 25 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said that the World Bank (WB) has approved technical and financial assistance (loan) of Rs.5,700 crore under the Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project, which will be disbursed in a phased manner from 2026 to 2032.

The funds will be utilised for large-scale works in the canal sector. Out of a total 1,570 canals in the state, 892 canals have been restored over the past 20 years. The restoration of the remaining 678 canals will be completed in the next five years with the WB funds, chief minister Saini said after chairing a meeting regarding the Jal Sanrakshit programme.

While restoration of 115 canals will be completed at a cost of Rs.2,325 crore with WB financial assist...