NO MORE CANALS ON INDUS RIVER

Demerits of No More Canals on the Indus River The Indus River is the lifeline of Pakistan and plays a crucial role in agriculture, hydropower, and sustaining ecosystems. The idea of not constructing any more canals on the Indus River can have significant negative consequences. Below are the detailed demerits of such a decision: 1. Limited Agricultural Expansion Agriculture in Pakistan heavily depends on the Indus River and its canal system. If no new canals are built: Farmers will face water shortages, leading to lower crop production. The country's ability to expand cultivated land will be restricted, affecting food security. Arid regions, especially in Sindh and Baluchistan , will remain underdeveloped due to a lack of irrigation facilities. 2. Increased Dependence on Groundwater Without new canals, farmers will rely more on groundwater extraction , leading to: Depletion of underground water tables. Increased salinity in soil, making land less fert...