Lok Sabha Question No. 6213 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Funds for Canal Modernisation and Pipeline Project in Punjab
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6213

ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026

## FUNDS FOR CANAL MODERNISATION AND PIPELINE PROJECT IN PUNJAB

6213. Dr. RAJ KUMAR CHABBEWAL:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  total  amount  of  funds  allocated  under  Central  schemes  including  the  Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)  and  other irrigation support to Punjab for canal modernisation and pipeline projects during the last three years, year-wise;
- (b) the status of release of pending Central funds against approved project proposals submitted by the State Government of Punjab;
- (c) whether the Union Government is working on any comprehensive strategy to modernise all canals and pipeline projects across the country, particularly in Punjab, in a time-bound manner; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

(SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY)

- (a) &  (b) Details  of  central  assistance  provided  to  the  State  of  Punjab  under  various  schemes  of Ministry for irrigation support and extension, renovation and modernisation of canal network during last three years are given below.

| Sl. No.   | Name of the Scheme                                                              | Central Assistance Provided (Rs. Crore)   | Central Assistance Provided (Rs. Crore)   | Central Assistance Provided (Rs. Crore)   |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
|           |                                                                                 | 2023-24                                   | 2024-25                                   | 2025-26 (Mother sanction)                 |
| 1.        | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchaee Yojna-Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme  | 233.45                                    | 137.64                                    | 133.72                                    |
| 2.        | Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchaee Yojna-Command Area Development& Water Management | 55                                        | 20                                        | 15                                        |
| 3.        | Modernization of Command Area Development Scheme (MCAD)                         | -                                         | -                                         | 1.374                                     |

Central assistance is provided as per scheme guidelines on the basis of progress made under the project. Presently, no eligible proposal of Punjab for release of central assistance under aforesaid schemes is pending with the Ministry.

(c)  &  (d) Water being a State subject,  it  is  for  the  State  Government  concerned  to  plan,  execute, operate and maintain the irrigation projects, including modernisation of canals and piped distribution irrigation networks. Government of India provides technical support, and partial financial assistance for identified projects under the ongoing schemes.

Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) component of PMKSY is dedicated to creation, restoration and stabilization of irrigation potential in the country through major and medium irrigation projects.  Extension,  renovation  and  modernization  of  irrigation  projects  are  also  undertaken  under PMKSY-AIBP.

Ten (10) Extension, Renovation and Modernisation (ERM) projects have been undertaken since 2016-17 under PMKSY-AIBP. State/Union Territory wise details are given below.

|   Sl. No | State/Union Territory   | Name of Project                                               |   Irrigation potential created/stabilised (Thousand hectare) |
|----------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Chhattisgarh            | Maniyari ERM Irrigation Project                               |                                                        14.52 |
|        2 | Chhattisgarh            | Kharung ERM Project                                           |                                                        10.3  |
|        3 | Jammu &Kashmir          | Restoration &Modernisation of Main Ravi Canal                 |                                                        50.75 |
|        4 | Karnataka               | NLBC System Project                                           |                                                       105    |
|        5 | Punjab                  | Rehabilitation of Ist Patiala Feeder and Kotla Branch Project |                                                        91.99 |
|        6 | Punjab                  | Relining of Rajasthan Feeder                                  |                                                        82.37 |
|        7 | Punjab                  | Relining of Sirhind Feeder                                    |                                                        69.09 |
|        8 | Rajasthan               | Modernisation of Gang Canal                                   |                                                        69.69 |
|        9 | Assam                   | ERM of Sukla Irrigation Project                               |                                                         3.2  |
|       10 | Manipur                 | ERM of Loktak Irrigation Project                              |                                                        15.21 |

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