CM Bhajanlal Sharma and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Discuss Ferozepur Feeder Reconstruction Project
Key Event/Highlight | Details |
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Discussion Between CMs | Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann discussed the Ferozepur Feeder Reconstruction Project over the phone. |
Project Importance | The project is crucial for farmers in the Gang Canal region. |
Project Approval | Approved by the Central Water Commission on April 24, 2025, during its 158th Advisory Committee meeting. |
Total Project Cost | ₹647.62 crore |
Cost Sharing | Punjab: ₹379.12 crore (58.54%), Rajasthan: ₹268.50 crore (41.46%). |
Financial Provision | Rajasthan's share of ₹268.50 crore has received in-principle approval from Punjab's Water Resources Department. |
Next Steps | Rajasthan's Finance Department will notify Punjab, which will then propose central funding. |