Delhi to cover Munak canal with solar panels

In an effort to reduce water loss and generate renewable energy, the Delhi government is planning to repair a 17-km section of Munak canal and cover it with solar panels, water minister Parvesh Verma said Sunday.

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The Munak canal has two main branches -- the Delhi Sub-Branch (DSB) and the Carrier Lined Channel (CLC) -- that are suffering from significant leakage and inefficiency.

In a first-of-its-kind move, the DSB, a raw water stream starting from Haryana and merging with the Munak canal, will be covered with solar panels. A feasibility study is being carried out by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).

Water Minister Verma inspected the Munak canal last week and reviewed conditions onsite along with senior officials.