Jal Sanrakshit Haryana: The ₹5,700 Crore Transformation

The World Bank has approved technical and financial assistance worth ₹5,700 crore for the Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project, aimed at making Haryana self-reliant in the water sector.

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the funds will be released in phases between 2026 and 2032 and will primarily be used for large-scale canal restoration. Of the state’s 1,570 canals, 892 have already been restored over the past two decades. This includes 115 canals restored with ₹2,325 crore in World Bank assistance, 284 canals funded through ₹2,230 crore from the state budget, and 279 canals supported by ₹2,880 crore via NABARD. The remaining 678 canals are planned to be restored within the next five years.

The restoration programme will be financed through a combination of World Bank funding, state budget allocations, and NABARD support. The project also covers minor canals, with around 1,961 minor canals proposed for restoration in the coming years. In addition, micro-irrigation systems will be introduced across nearly 70,000 acres with World Bank support.

The initiative further includes drainage solutions for waterlogged areas and promotes sustainable agriculture through crop diversification and water-efficient farming practices across the state.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.