Haryana Rejects Delhi's Tubewell Plan Along Munak Canal
Haryana denied Munak tubewell plan: DJB
Hindustan Times
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The Haryana irrigation department has denied the Delhi Jal Board's (DJB) proposal to install tube wells along the Munak canal for groundwater extraction, citing concerns over water sharing. DJB aims to address a significant water demand-supply gap in Delhi, which currently relies heavily on neighboring states for its water supply.
- 01Haryana's irrigation department has objected to DJB's tubewell plan.
- 02The proposal aimed to extract groundwater to augment Delhi's water supply.
- 03Delhi currently faces a water demand-supply gap of 250 million gallons per day.
- 04DJB plans to commission 436 additional tube wells by summer 2026.
- 05Haryana claims that deep boring may alter the natural water flow from the canal.
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The Haryana irrigation department has rejected the Delhi Jal Board's (DJB) proposal to install tube wells along the Munak canal, which runs from the Khubru barrage to Haiderpur in Delhi. DJB officials argue that the groundwater levels in the area are favorable for extraction, which could help address the city's water demand, currently estimated at 1,250 million gallons per day (MGD). However, Haryana contends that such activities could disrupt the natural water flow and alter water sharing agreements. In response to the ongoing water supply challenges, DJB plans to add 436 additional tube wells by summer 2026, raising the total to 6,290. The daily water supply in Delhi has remained steady at around 1,000 MGD, with significant reliance on neighboring states for water resources. The situation underscores the increasing dependence on groundwater as DJB seeks to bridge the 250 MGD gap in water supply.
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The rejection of the tubewell plan may lead to continued water supply challenges in Delhi, affecting residents and businesses reliant on consistent water access.
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