Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the most important irrigation and drinking water projects of Rajasthan. It is from Rajasthan 'Lifeline' Is also called. This canal supplies water to the vast desert area of the north-western part of the state and supports farming, drinking water and economic activities.
old name of this project Rajasthan Canal Was. Later it was named Indira Gandhi Canal Project after the country's former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The water source of the canal is the water found after the confluence of Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab. Water enters Rajasthan through the canal system from Harike Barrage.
The biggest impact of Indira Gandhi Canal is on Rajasthan. Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Churu, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Barmer. Has fallen on areas like. In areas where farming was once very difficult, agriculture irrigated with canal water expanded. The production of wheat, mustard, cotton, gram and other crops has increased.
The canal project not only transformed agriculture but also transformed availability of drinking water Is also better. This project has an important role in the water supply system of many cities and villages. Apart from this, due to increase in greenery around the canal, there has been a change in the environment and local lifestyle in many areas.
However, challenges like equitable distribution of water, siltation in canals, leakage, waterlogging and soil salinity have also been emerging in the canal-related areas. To solve these problems, there is a need to continuously improve the maintenance and water management of canals.
Indira Gandhi Canal Project has played an important role in changing the face of the desert landscape of Rajasthan. It is not just a means of irrigation, but also a source of livelihood for millions of people. Drinking water, farming and employment It is an important project related to. For this reason, it is considered a historical project in the development journey of Rajasthan.
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