With reference to the Isarda dam project in Rajasthan, consider the following statements: 1. The dam is located in the Tonk district of Rajasthan. 2. The dam is built on the Chambal river. 3. The project utilizes advanced Swedish hydraulic systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Chief Secretary V. Srinivas reviews Isarda dam to supply water by next month

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims· 9 October 2026

Water management and high-tech irrigation infrastructure: a GS3 and Geography case study.

Why in news

Chief Secretary V. Srinivas reviewed the Isarda dam project in Rajasthan's Tonk district to ensure water supply to urban areas and neighboring districts by next month.

Background

The Isarda dam is built on the Banas river in Rajasthan's Tonk district and is the state's first high-tech dam using Swedish hydraulic systems. Phase two of the project aims to increase the Ramgarh dam's capacity to 10.77 thousand million cubic feet.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceIsarda dam is located in Tonk district, Rajasthan
FactIsarda dam is built on the Banas river
S&TIsarda dam utilizes advanced Swedish hydraulic systems
FactRamgarh dam capacity is to be increased to 10.77 thousand million cubic feet
SchemeJal Sanchay-Jan Bhagidari is a public participation campaign for water conservation in Rajasthan

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Isarda dam project in Rajasthan, consider the following statements:

The dam is located in the Tonk district of Rajasthan.
The dam is built on the Chambal river.
The project utilizes advanced Swedish hydraulic systems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The dam is built on the Banas river.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of high-tech irrigation infrastructure and community participation in addressing chronic water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions of India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Technological integration: Adoption of Swedish hydraulic systems to optimize water distribution efficiency
Community-led conservation: Leveraging 'Jan Bhagidari' and Water User Associations for sustainable groundwater management
Inter-district water sharing: Balancing urban demand with rural irrigation needs in Rajasthan

Keywords: water conservation · hydraulic systems · irrigation infrastructure · Jan Bhagidari · water scarcity · resource management

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