Rajasthan CM discusses Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project with Union Minister CR Paatil.

East Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) –  Objective: Harvest excess water from rivers in southern Rajasthan for drinking and irrigation in south-eastern Rajasthan, especially water-scarce areas. Intra-basin Water Transfer: Utilizes surplus monsoon water from Kalisindh, Parvati, Mej, and Chakan sub-basins (Chambal Basin) to be diverted into water-deficit sub-basins like Banas, Gambhiri, Banganga, and Parbati. Coverage: Supplies drinking and industrial water to 13 districts of eastern Rajasthan. Irrigation: Covers 2.82 lakh hectare area for irrigation. Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor: Provides water for the industrial corridor. Flood and Drought Mitigation: Aims to manage the region’s flood and drought situations.

Key Facts about Chambal River Tributary: A major tributary of the Yamuna River, part of the Gangetic drainage system. Origin: Starts at Singar Chouri Peak, Vindhya mountains. Flow: Passes through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, forms boundary between the two states before merging into the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh. Basin: Bounded by the Vindhyan ranges and Aravalli mountains. Hadauti Plateau: Located in the upper catchment of the Chambal River in Rajasthan. Tributaries: Includes Banas, Kali Sindh, Sipra, and Parbati rivers. Dams: Major dams include Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar, and Jawahar Sagar. National Chambal Sanctuary: Located along Chambal at the tri-junction of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.