Malwa canal project will be failure: Congress

Chandigarh, August 5 Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring today said the Malwa canal project would be a failure. Warring pointed out that technical, social and economic impact of the canal had not been studied. Expressing concerns...

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Updated At : 06:14 AM Aug 06, 2024 IST

Amrinder Singh Raja Warring PCC chief. File photo

Chandigarh, August 5

Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring today said the Malwa canal project would be a failure. Warring pointed out that technical, social and economic impact of the canal had not been studied. Expressing concerns over the environment impact, especially deforestation, and logistical challenge of water distribution, the PCC chief said the feasibility of providing water to 22 blocks raised doubts about the technical viability of the project. — TNS