Chandigarh: Punjab defence services welfare, freedom fighters and horticulture minister Mohinder Bhagat, while replying to a question raised by Abohar MLA Sandeep Jakhar during the ongoing Punjab Vidhan Sabha session on Monday, said an important project is underway in Abohar for the development of horticulture and to address the problem of waterlogging.The minister said the project is being implemented by the department of soil and water conservation in Abohar region. Under the first phase of the project, work started in 27 villages at an estimated cost of Rs 27.7 crore, while another 15 villages will also be covered under the scheme in the second phase.Bhagat said upon completion of the project, significant progress will be made in resolving the waterlogging problem in Abohar area, and the horticulture sector will receive a major boost. He said this will provide farmers with additional income opportunities through horticulture and cultivation of other crops.The minister said the Punjab govt is committed to strengthen the horticulture sector in the state and promoting sustainable agricultural development. The project will also significantly benefit water conservation and agricultural sustainability in the region.
