Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Centre Sanctions Funds for Himachal Irrigation Project
The central government is giving money to Himachal Pradesh to help build an irrigation project called Phina Singh in Kangra.
This project was stalled for a while but has now been given Rs 55.51 crore to resume.
The money comes from a program that helps fund irrigation projects.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh helped to secure the funds.
Once finished, the project will help farmers by providing water for their crops, which should help them grow more food.
Himachal Pradesh received Rs 55.51 crore from the central government for the Phina Singh Irrigation Project.
The funds were sanctioned under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP).
The project is located in Kangra district.
The Deputy Chief Minister advocated for the release of funds.
The project aims to provide irrigation to thousands of hectares, boosting agriculture.
- Who
- The central government and Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister.
- What
- Central government sanctioned Rs 55.51 crore for the Phina Singh Irrigation Project.
- When
- Announced on June 13th, funds are for the 2025-26 annual plan.
- Where
- Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- To provide irrigation facilities and boost agricultural productivity.
- Project Name
- Phina Singh Irrigation Project
- Funding Amount
- Rs 55.51 crore
- Funding Source
- AIBP (Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana)
- Location
- Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh
- Primary Benefit
- Irrigation for agriculture