Ludhiana, the industrial hub of Punjab, has got a much-needed canal water supply project to provide drinking water to its residents. The Rs. 1,242-crore project was approved in the Punjab Budget for 2021-22. Also getting a big boost in the budget are the agriculture, animal husbandry, education, health, industry, infrastructure development, investment promotion, sports and youth services sectors in Ludhiana. The water supply project will be undertaken with the help of the World Bank. The surface-based potable water will help solve the problem of a rapidly depleting groundwater level. The negotiation of the project with the World Bank has been completed and it is expected to get approval in the ensuing executive committee meeting of the World Bank scheduled for March 31.