Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Inauguration of Bhakra Nangal Canal in 1954

 

Amid scenes of great rejoicing and enthusiasm, in which about 150,000 Punjab peasants participated, Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru opens the Bhakra-Nangal canal system on 8th July 1954, aiming to irrigate millions of acres of arid land in Punjab, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU), and Rajasthan.

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