Project to Improve Irrigation Facilities for 1,476 Acres of Agricultural Land in Gohri, Chak No. 16 and Rukan
MANDI BAHAUDDIN: Punjab Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood Ranjha has inaugurated a concrete lining project for Gohri Minor in Mandi Bahauddin district, with an estimated cost of Rs38.081 million.
The project aims to improve the irrigation system, reduce water losses and provide better water distribution facilities to farmers across the surrounding agricultural areas.
Gohri Minor is 7,655 feet long and has a water discharge capacity of 4.76 cusecs. Upon completion, the project is expected to provide improved irrigation facilities for approximately 1,476 acres of agricultural land in Gohri, Chak No. 16 and Rukan.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by former Nazim Chaudhry Khurram Ranjha, Chaudhry Usman Ahmed Ranjha, Sarfraz Ahmed Khan, Raja Hamza Ayub, officials of the Irrigation Department Mandi Bahauddin, local dignitaries and residents of the area.
Addressing the gathering, MPA Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood Ranjha said the development of the agricultural sector, improvement of irrigation facilities and resolution of farmers’ basic problems were among his key priorities.
He said completing development projects aimed at improving the irrigation infrastructure was essential because agriculture remained a fundamental pillar of Pakistan’s economy.
Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood Ranjha said the concrete lining of Gohri Minor would improve the distribution of irrigation water and help farmers obtain better water supplies for their crops.
He emphasised that farmers’ prosperity was closely linked to the availability of reliable agricultural facilities and an efficient irrigation system.
The 7,655-foot lining project is expected to improve water management and address irrigation-related difficulties faced by farmers in the benefiting areas.
The project is considered important for improving agricultural infrastructure, promoting efficient water utilisation and supporting farming communities in Gohri, Chak No. 16 and Rukan.
Improved irrigation facilities can help farmers manage water resources more effectively and support agricultural productivity.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen local irrigation infrastructure and improve facilities for the farming community in Mandi Bahauddin district.
Reported by Raja Muhammad Ayub, Mandi Bahauddin
