Greater Thal Canal

The canal off-takes from Chashma Jhelum Link Canal. (Khushab, Bhakkar, Layyah and Jhang Districts of Punjab). The main aim of the canal is to provide water to agricultural production, resulting in a boost to the economy, improvements in the physical environment including the atmosphere, climate, land, and water and improvement in the quality of life due to betterment in socio-cultural and socio-economic conditions. Crop benefits of Rs. 5.58 Billion per year. Phase-1 of the project was completed in June 2009.

Salient Features:

Length of Main Canal35 km
Canal Capacity8,500 cusecs
Length of Branch Canals344 km (Phase-I: 65 km)
Length of Distributaries & Minors1,999 km (Phase-I: 400 km)
Command Area1,739,000 acres   (Phase-I: 355,000 acres)
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