While Himachal Pradesh has been drawing water from Pong dam through Shah canal in Kangra for drinking purposes, this is the first time that the Centre has allowed the hill state to draw water from BBMB for irrigation purposes
Himachal Pradesh would now draw its share of water from the BBMB reservoirs in the state for irrigation and water schemes without waiting for the board’s approval for the purpose, said Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Jal Shakti Department Mukesh Agnihotri here today.