Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan sign agreement for Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal river linking project

Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal River Linking Project

Agreement signed between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan governments for Rs 72,000 crore project.

Aims to harvest surplus water from Chambal basin during the rainy season.

Targets drinking water, industrial water, and irrigation in 13 districts of both states.

Will supplement irrigation for 2.8 lakh hectares and enhance water resource utilization.

Benefits include solving water shortage and potential agreements in tourism, medical, and mining sectors.

Chambal River

Originates in Vindhya Mountains, flows through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and joins Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh.

River Linking Project

Proposed in 1919; formalized under National Water Development Agency in 1982.

Supreme Court directive led to planning; Atal Bihari Vajpayee initiated Ken-Betwa Link Project in 2016.