Will the waters of ‘River of Ishq’ irrigate Punjab’s fields again? Inside Modi Govt’s Chenab-Ravi link project; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, June 28, 2026: Can the waters of the Chenab—popularly known as the “River of Ishq”—once again flow towards Punjab and help revive its parched farmlands? The proposed Chenab-Ravi Link Project has reignited debate over the future of water security and irrigation in the state.
In an exclusive conversation with Senior Journalist and Babushahi Editor-In-Chief Baljit Balli, former IAS officer Kahan Singh Pannu explains the vision behind the Narendra Modi government’s proposed Chenab-Ravi Link Project, its potential impact on Punjab’s agriculture, the technical and policy challenges involved, and whether the ambitious proposal can become a reality.
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