Restoration of Patli River in Kota: Key Highlights and Importance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Restoration work of Patli River inaugurated by Rajasthan's Education Minister on 13th March 2025 in Kota. |
| Patli River | - Length: 37 km. |
| - Originates: Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh. | |
| - Flows through: Neemthur hill, Ramganj Mandi (Rajasthan), and merges with the Aahu River of Suket. | |
| - Flow area in Ramganj Mandi: 12 km. | |
| Restoration Project | - Cost: Rs 5 crore. |
| - Activities: Removal of debris, glass, stone pieces, and other waste; strengthening banks; construction of ghats and beds for water filling. | |
| - Width: 40 metres. | |
| Significance | - Irrigation: Benefits 7050 hectares of agricultural land in 40 villages. |
| - Restoration of natural water flow. | |
| - Reduction of waterlogging, land erosion, and soil degradation. | |
| Kota | - Named after initial ruler Kothia Bhil. |
| - Known as Kanpur of Rajasthan, Industrial City, and Educational City. | |
| - Situated on the banks of the Chambal River. | |
| - Features: Jawahar Sagar Dam (Chambal River) and Harishchandra Sagar (Kali Sindh River). | |
| - Third largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur and Jodhpur. | |
| Literacy | - Highest literacy rate in Rajasthan: 76.6% (2011 census). |
| Major Tourist Spots | - Mukundwara Hills, Vibhishana Temple, Mathuradhish Temple, Shiva Temple of Kansua, Geparnath Shivalaya, Snake Park. |