Commissioning of Shahpurkandi Dam to Strengthen Irrigation Infrastructure in Jammu & Punjab.

The soon-to-be-completed Shahpurkandi Dam, located on the Punjab–Jammu border, is set to be operational by the end of next month. Once commissioned, the dam will divert surplus flows from the Ravi River that currently flow into Pakistan, enhancing irrigation potential in the region.

Officials noted that while the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty has accelerated new water infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir, the Shahpurkandi Dam will play a critical role in harnessing additional river waters to support agriculture and local water management initiatives.