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PM Modi Inaugurates Ram Jal Setu Link Project Phase I in December 2024

PM Modi Inaugurates Ram Jal Setu Link Project Phase I in December 2024
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PM Modi Inaugurates Ram Jal Setu Link Project Phase I in December 2024

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Project NameRam Jal Setu Link Project
Launch DateDecember 2024
Key EventInauguration of Kalisindh Barrage under the first phase of the Ram Jal Setu Link Project, constructed at a cost of ₹60 crores.
Foundation LaidFoundation stone laid for construction works costing ₹9,416 crores.
ComponentsIncludes Ramgarh on Kool River, Mahalpur Barrage on Parvati River, Jalsetu on Chambal River, water diversion systems from Navnera Barrage to Bisalpur Dam and Isarda Dam.
Historical ContextOriginates from the PKC (ERCP) plan initiated during former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure, now taking shape as the Ram Jal Setu Link Project.
Water AvailabilityTotal 4,102.6 MCM water allocated, including 522.80 MCM recycled water. Distribution: 1,744 MCM for drinking, 205.75 MCM for industries, 1,159.38 MCM for new irrigation, etc.
Allocation for Drinking44% of allocated water is reserved for drinking purposes.
Irrigation Area4.03 lakh hectares proposed under PKC project, including provisions for water diversion in large, medium, and small irrigation projects.
Cost of Works Approved₹44,517 crores approved for the project, with ₹9,416 crores worth of works initiated.
Tenders InvitedTenders worth ₹12,064 crores invited.
States InvolvedRajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Central Government.
MoU SignedMoU signed between Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and the Central Government in December 2024.
Project SignificanceExpected to strengthen economic progress, social stability, and groundwater recharge in the region.

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