Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh Collaborate on Major Water Project
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Announces Progress
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced on Wednesday that Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are working together on the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). This project is very big and aims to provide drinking and irrigation water to 13 districts in eastern Rajasthan and the Malwa and Chambal regions of Madhya Pradesh.
Sharma stated, “Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh ERCP is a very big project which both states are working together to complete. Today we discussed with Union Water Power Minister CR Paatil. All our problems have been solved. In the coming time, our MoA is also going to happen… which will be in the interest of both the states and according to what both the states have done together, the work will be good in the coming time.”
The ERCP project, announced by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2017-18, aims to provide drinking and industrial water to 13 districts of eastern Rajasthan, Malwa, and Chambal regions of Madhya Pradesh. It will also support irrigation for a total of 5.6 lakh hectares.
The Modified PKC-ERCP (Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP) Link Project is an inter-state river linking project. The preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is already in progress. Based on the outcome of the DPR, a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) will be finalized among the States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and the Union Government. This MoA will cover the scope of the work, sharing of water, exchange of water, sharing of costs and benefits, implementation mechanism, and arrangements for management and control of water in the Chambal basin.
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Rajasthan -: Rajasthan is a state in the northwestern part of India. It is known for its deserts, palaces, and rich history.
Madhya Pradesh -: Madhya Pradesh is a state in central India. It is known for its forests, wildlife, and historical sites.
Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state. They are like the captain of a team, making important decisions for the state.
Bhajan Lal Sharma -: Bhajan Lal Sharma is the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. He is the leader who announced the water project.
Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) -: The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) is a big plan to bring water to parts of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. It will help people get drinking water and water for farming.
drinking and irrigation water -: Drinking water is the water we use for drinking and cooking. Irrigation water is used to help plants grow on farms.
districts -: Districts are smaller parts of a state, like neighborhoods in a city. Each district has its own local government.
Malwa and Chambal regions -: Malwa and Chambal are areas in Madhya Pradesh. Malwa is known for its plateau, and Chambal is famous for its river and ravines.
Bharatiya Janata Party -: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is one of the major political parties in India. They started the water project in 2017-18.
industrial water needs -: Industrial water needs refer to the water used by factories and businesses to make products and run machines.
5.6 lakh hectares -: A hectare is a unit of area used to measure land. 5.6 lakh hectares means 560,000 hectares, which is a very large area of land.
Memorandum of Agreement -: A Memorandum of Agreement is a document where two or more parties agree on something. It is like a promise written on paper.
