| Description | Before: The Agreement for Irrigation Water Use for Industrial Purposes, issued by the Punjab Irrigation Department, is a formal contract required for industrial entities seeking to abstract canal or percolated water for non-agricultural use. Governed by the Punjab Irrigation & Drainage Acts of 2023, this agreement outlines key terms including the approved water source, volume, abstraction rights, applicable industrial tariffs, infrastructure responsibilities, and installation of meters or gauges. Obtaining irrigation water use agreements for industrial purposes involves lengthy approvals, extensive documentation, and multiple compliance requirements, delaying industrial investment and operations. |