Isarda dam project work being expedited to meet water supply targets
The project targets supplying water to urban areas through the main pipeline by next month, while the connections will be added in phases in the rural areas where the required water infrastructure has been completed
The Isarda dam project in Rajasthan’s Tonk district is accelerating its construction to meet water supply targets, according to Chief Secretary V. Srinivas. The dam, built on the Banas river, is the state's first high-tech project utilizing advanced Swedish hydraulic systems. Scheduled to supply urban areas through a main pipeline by next month, the rural water connections will be added in subsequent phases as required infrastructure is completed.
During a visit to Tonk district on October 8, 2026, Srinivas reviewed the dam's progress and assessed land acquisition status for the upcoming phase. He emphasized the importance of timely completion, stating the dam would alleviate water shortages in neighboring Dausa and Sawai Madhopur districts. The second phase of the project aims to provide water to the dry Ramgarh dam near Jaipur, increasing its storage capacity to 10.77 thousand million cubic feet.
Srinivas also inspected the ‘Jal Sanchay-Jan Bhagidari’ campaign, encouraging public participation in water conservation efforts through events like ‘Jal Chaupal’.
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