Indus Water Plan: New Canal for Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan
india is set to construct a new canal, a pivotal Indus River water project, spanning 113 kilometers. This undertaking aims to redirect water from Jammu and Kashmir to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, a plan that Home Minister Amit shah says will benefit many regions. The initiative focuses on fully leveraging India’s share under the Indus Waters Treaty,connecting Chenab with Ravi,Beas,and Sutlej rivers. This strategic move promises to enhance irrigation capabilities and water accessibility across several states. for comprehensive news and deeper insights, turn to News directory 3. Discover what’s next as this significant project unfolds.
India Plans Canal to Redirect Indus River Water to Punjab, Haryana, rajasthan
Updated June 15, 2025
New Delhi — India is moving forward with a major plan to utilize its share of the Indus River waters, initiating a feasibility study for a 113-kilometer canal. The project aims to redirect surplus water from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, boosting irrigation and water availability in these states.
The central government will also revive the Ujh multipurpose project in J&K’s Kathua district, which has been stalled for several years. The project will provide hydropower, irrigation, and drinking water.
The proposed canal will link the Chenab River with the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers. This inter-basin water transfer will ensure full utilization of the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej) and enable India to fully utilize its allocated share in the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) under the Indus Waters Treaty. The project aims to stop additional water flow to Pakistan.
Speaking on Saturday, Home Minister Amit Shah said that Indus waters will reach Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan through canals within three years. He added that the irrigation facilities will significantly benefit a large area of the country, while pakistan will “crave for every drop of water.”
Sources familiar with the project said the chenab-Ravi-Beas-Sutlej link is being designed to connect existing canal structures at 13 locations across Jammu, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. This will bring water to the Indira Gandhi canal, which is fed by the Sutlej and Beas rivers.
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, allocates the waters of the six Indus rivers between India and Pakistan. India has been working on various projects to maximize its utilization of the allocated water.
What’s next
the feasibility study will determine the technical and economic viability of the canal project. If approved, construction could begin in the coming years, potentially transforming water management in the region and boosting agricultural output.