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Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Link Project

Kumari Sonali

Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Link Project:

The flagship river-link irrigation project, which will provide a lifeline to 23 districts in Rajasthan, envisages the submergence of 37 sq km in the Ranthambhore tiger reserve.

  • Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Link Project is an inter-state river-linking project combining the PKC link and Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP).
  • Launched in: Conceived in 2017 and modified in 2023.
  • Aim is to optimize water resources for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use, benefiting people in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
  • Total cost: ₹72,000 crore (90% by the Central Government).
  • Provides 4,100 MCM water to Rajasthan and 3,000 MCM to Madhya Pradesh.
  • Rivers involved: Chambal, Parbati, Kalisindh, Banas, and their tributaries

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve:

  • Situated at the junction of the Aravalis and Vindhyas in Eastern Rajasthan.

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