Ram Jalsetu Link Project in Rajasthan | 13 Feb 2026

Why in News? 

The Rajasthan Government is developing a major aqueduct across the Chambal River under the Ram Jalsetu Link Project, integrated with the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). 

Key Points: 

• Project: The aqueduct is being built under the Ram Jal Setu Link Project ( Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link Project). 
  • It is an integrated river-linking initiative aimed at transferring water from the Chambal basin to Banas, Parbati, Banganga, and other sub-basins in Rajasthan to ensure water security. 
• Purpose: The aqueduct will enable water transfer from the Navnera Barrage on the Kalisindh River to the Mej River and further to reservoirs like Bisalpur and Isarda, strengthening drinking water supply and irrigation in eastern Rajasthan. 
• Design and Scale: 
  • Total length: about 2.3 kilometres. 
  • Estimated cost: around ₹2,330 crore. 
  • Construction began in May 2025 with a target completion by June 2028. 
  • The structure will also serve as a road link connecting nearby communities. 
• Geographical Extent: The aqueduct spans between Pipalda Samel village in Kota district and Guhata village in Bundi district, crossing the Chambal River without disturbing its ecology. 
• Significance: The aqueduct is a key component of the Ram Jal Setu initiative, reflecting the state government’s focus on long-term water security and resource optimisation in a water-scarce region.