PUNJAB IS TAKING CONCRETE STEPS TO SAVE GROUNDWATER. Under the @AAPPunjab government, a massive irrigation overhaul has successfully recharged 21 lakh cubic metres of groundwater, causing water levels to rise by up to 4 metres across the state. • Canal Expansion: Irrigation coverage expanded from 20.89 lakh acres in 2022 to a whopping 58 lakh acres today (moving from 26.5% to 78%) • Infrastructure Overhaul: Revived 101 abandoned canals spanning 545 km and laid nearly 14,000 km of underground pipelines. • Smart Farming: Direct Seeding Rice (DSR) area increased to 3.41 lakh acres, backed by a ₹1,500/acre financial incentive for eco-friendly farmers. Strategic governance combined with grassroots environmental action. @BhagwantMann @barinder_goyal

A ₹4 Crore Blueprint for Eco-Tourism Revival. Tucked away in the Shivalik foothills of Hoshiarpur, the Chohal Nature Retreat is setting a massive benchmark for community-driven development in Punjab: • The Investment: Redeveloped with a lean budget of ₹4 crore. • The Impact: Operating on a sustainable 50% profit-sharing model directly with the local community. Inaugurated by CM @BhagwantMann Ji, this initiative is proving how eco-entrepreneurship can protect local ecosystems while generating steady rural livelihood options. A phenomenal read on institutional intent met with ground reality.