Rajasthan State Water Plan 2047 Launched

Rajasthan launched the Rajasthan State Water Plan 2047 on 24 July 2026 with a long-term framework for river-linking projects, groundwater conservation, and public participation. The state also listed major drinking water and irrigation works, including the Ramjal Setu Link Project, the Yamuna Water Agreement, and urban water supply projects under AMRUT 2.0.

Rajasthan Water Management Framework

Rajasthan is a north-western Indian state with a large arid and semi-arid region, and water management in the state depends on canal systems, groundwater recharge, and rainwater harvesting. The Indira Gandhi Canal Project is one of the major irrigation and drinking water systems in the state, and it supplies water to districts in western Rajasthan.

Major Water Supply and Irrigation Projects

The Ramjal Setu Link Project is planned to provide drinking water to 17 districts and irrigation to about 4.84 lakh hectares. Under the Yamuna Water Agreement finalised on 23 June 2026, 1,917 cusecs of Yamuna water will reach the Shekhawati region through a 295-km pipeline. The Shekhawati region includes Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu districts, and the project is linked with water supply for about 7.5 million people. Work is also progressing on the Devas III and Devas IV drinking water projects for Udaipur, with an estimated cost of ₹1,691 crore.

Urban and Rural Water Programmes

The state government approved ₹5,100 crore under AMRUT 2.0 for drinking water infrastructure in 178 urban local bodies. Work orders had been issued for 109 urban local bodies by 24 July 2026. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, more than 1.5 million rural households in Rajasthan are receiving tap water connections. Under the Atal Bhujal Yojana, water conservation works worth ₹485 crore had been completed by 24 July 2026.

Water Conservation and Monitoring Measures

The Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan was launched on 2 January 2026 with a budget of ₹500 crore for the financial year. The initiative covers rainwater harvesting, rejuvenation of traditional water bodies, construction of check dams, and restoration of stepwells. The Chief Minister Irrigation Task Force has been constituted for monitoring irrigation projects. The Kisan Saathi App provides farmers with information on irrigation water availability.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Jal Jeevan Mission was launched by the Government of India in 2019 for tap water supply to rural households.
• AMRUT stands for Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation.
• The Atal Bhujal Yojana is a groundwater management programme supported by community participation.
• Cusec is a unit of water flow equal to one cubic foot per second.

Key Static Facts

Rajasthan is India’s largest state by area, and Jaipur is its capital. The state has a long history of stepwells, tanks, and canal-based water systems used for water storage in dry regions.