Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is addressing the media touching upon a range of key issues including paddy plantation.Punjab pushes canal use for paddy, spends Rs 6,700 crore on network: CMApril 29, 2026 1:30 pmCM Mann says the state needs adequate water for paddy cultivation and is working to reduce dependence on tubewells by increasing canal usage. He added that Rs 6,700 crore has been spent till March 2026 on canals and pipelines, covering nearly 14,000 km of network.21,000 cusecs to be released early: Bhagwant MannApril 29, 2026 1:29 pmCM Mann says water is being released early, with 21,000 cusecs to be discharged on Wednesday, which will reach people by May 1. He added that the supply would be beneficial for horticulture.Punjab to release water in upgraded canals from May 1: CM MannApril 29, 2026 1:25 pmPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann says water will be released in upgraded canals from May 1, highlighting that water issues become particularly important during this period.