Rajasthan: PKC Link Project Rebranded as Ramjal Setu Link Project
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Synopsis
On the anniversary of Lord Ram's consecration at Ayodhya, Rajasthan's CM announced the renaming of the PKC Link Project to Ramjal Setu Link Project, aiming for prosperity in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Key Takeaways
- Renaming of PKC Link Project to Ramjal Setu Link Project.
- Aligning with Lord Ram's legacy and vision of river interlinking.
- Benefits 40% of Rajasthan's population with water supply.
- Project to enhance irrigation and drinking water across 17 districts.
- Supports industrial growth in project areas.
Jaipur, Jan 22 (NationPress) On the first anniversary of the grand Prana Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram at Ramjanmabhoomi in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced on Wednesday that the revised Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Link Project would now be known as the Ramjal Setu Link Project.
An MoA ceremony took place on December 17, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where water from the Parvati, Kali Sindh, and Chambal rivers was symbolically poured into the Ram Setu Jal Sankalp Kalash.
On Wednesday, the Chief Minister revealed the official poster for the newly renamed project, stating, "On this day last year, after a wait of 500 years, Lord Shri Ram was consecrated in the grand temple at his birthplace in Ayodhya. Inspired by Lord Ram’s triumph and his symbolic act of constructing a bridge over the sea, this ambitious river-linking project aims to bring prosperity to Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh under the visionary guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
The Chief Minister further noted that Lord Ram connected one end to another by building a bridge over the sea to triumph over falsehood.
“Drawing inspiration from him, this ambitious river connectivity project is being initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh Sujalam Sufalam," he added.
He also pointed out that the project aligns with the vision of former Prime Minister Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee to interlink India’s rivers.
Once completed, the Ramjal Setu Link Project will provide drinking and irrigation water to 40% of Rajasthan’s populace. Surplus rainwater from Chambal and its tributaries—Kunnu, Kool, Parvati, Kalisindh, and Mej—will be redirected to the basins of the Banas, Morel, Banganga, Ruparel, Parvatani, and Gambhir rivers.
The project is set to make available 4102 million cubic meters of water, which includes 522 MCM of recycled water.
The Chief Minister stressed that the Ramjal Setu Link Project is not merely a water management initiative but a transformative measure aimed at fostering economic and agricultural sustainability in the region.
He mentioned that this new scheme will improve drinking water supply, ensuring adequate drinking water for approximately 17 districts of Rajasthan by 2054, benefiting over 3.25 crore individuals.
Additionally, new irrigation facilities will be established for 2.5 lakh hectares, with extra irrigation water for another 1.5 lakh hectares of farmland.
The project will also promote industrial development by providing necessary water resources for growth in the project areas, he noted.
The announcement ceremony saw the presence of notable dignitaries, including Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat, Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham, Rajasthan Heritage Authority Chairman Omkar Singh Lakhawat, MP Madan Rathore, MLA Bahadur Singh Koli, Shailesh Singh, and Subhash Garg.
High-ranking officials such as Additional Chief Secretary of Water Resources Abhay Kumar, Finance Secretary Akhil Arora, and Chief Minister’s Office Additional Secretary Shikhar Aggarwal were also present.
