Punjab govt to spend Rs 11.3 bn on irrigation system

Sialkot: Punjab government is spending Rs 11.3 billion during current fiscal period on the improvement of irrigation system in the Province.

Under the programme 37,000 kilometres long irrigation network would be improved in Punjab. Special attention would also be accorded on minimising the chances of wastage of irrigation water throughout the Punjab Province.

The Provincial Irrigation system is one of the most important assets and is playing an important role in the promotion of agriculture sector by ensuring sufficient water for the crops.