Rajasthan's River-Link Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Rajasthan, India
Source: Drishti IAS
The proposed river-linking project in Rajasthan aims to address the state’s growing water scarcity by channeling surplus water from the Chambal river basin for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use across 23 districts, benefiting approximately 3.45 crore people. However, it raises concerns regarding the environmental impact, particularly the potential submergence of parts of the Ranthambore Tig
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Rajasthan, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Drishti IAS
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Description | The proposed river-linking project in Rajasthan aims to address the state’s growing water scarcity by channeling surplus water from the Chambal river basin for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use across 23 districts, benefiting approximately 3.45 crore people. However, it raises concerns regarding the environmental impact, particularly the potential submergence of parts of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. |
Location
Country | India |
State | Rajasthan |
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Source | Drishti IAS |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2025-01-21 |
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