‘Can’t afford to spare water for others’: Bains at Nangal dam

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Might 04, 2025 10:08 PM IST

Bains additionally highlighted the challenges posed by extra water throughout heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh which frequently impacts Punjab’s villages.

Punjab training and knowledge and public relations minister Harjot Singh Bains visited the Bhakhra dam in Nangal consecutively for fourth day on Sunday to make sure no extra water is launched to Haryana.

“We’re closely monitoring the situation. CM Bhagwant Mann has already visited Nangal Dam and also called a special Punjab Vidhan Sabha session tomorrow (May 5) to address the issue. The Punjab government is steadfast in fighting for farmers’ rights,” he mentioned. (HT File)

“We’re closely monitoring the situation. CM Bhagwant Mann has already visited Nangal Dam and also called a special Punjab Vidhan Sabha session tomorrow (May 5) to address the issue. The Punjab government is steadfast in fighting for farmers’ rights,” he mentioned.

“We won’t let the BJP-led Centre and other states violate our rights. Aam Aadmi Party workers have been guarding the dam. With paddy sowing season approaching, our farmers need water. We can’t afford to spare extra water for any other state,” the training minister mentioned.

He enquired from officers about water launch from Nangal Dam. Bains additionally highlighted the challenges posed by extra water throughout heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh which frequently impacts Punjab’s villages. “Why the neighbouring states don’t accept the excess water during such times?” he requested. He mentioned the federal government’s initiatives have enabled irrigation for a further 10,000 acres this 12 months. Future plans embrace a carry irrigation scheme by way of pipeline to learn the semi-mountainous Changar area.

He mentioned the state authorities is monitoring waterbodies and strengthening weak dams to stop floods.