The canals in Uttar Pradesh will now flow through out the year. When not in use for agricultural purpose the water will be forwarded to the check dams and recharge wells to recharge the groundwater.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/check-dams-and-recharge-wells-will-solve-groundwater-crisis
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/dainik-jagran-kanpur
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/dams
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/irrigation