Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed officials to ensure the timely completion of the Chambal Aqueduct Project by 2027, stressing that the project is crucial for strengthening the state’s long-term water security under the Ram Jal Setu Link Project.
The Chief Minister issued the instructions during an on-site inspection at Guhata village in Bundi district, where construction work on the aqueduct is currently underway.
Key Project Details
The Chambal Aqueduct is a major inter-basin water transfer structure being developed to carry water across the Chambal River without disrupting its ecosystem.
Total length: 2,280 metres (2.28 km)
Structure type: Multi-level (three-tier) aqueduct system
Location: Connects Samel (Kota) to Guhata (Bundi)
River crossing: Chambal River (eco-sensitive crocodile habitat zone)
Supporting structures: Around 450 pillars planned
The aqueduct is designed to enable large-scale water transfer while preserving the ecological balance of the Chambal river system.
Part of Major Water Security Plan
The project is a key component of the Ram Jal Setu Link Project (earlier known as ERCP expansion), aimed at redistributing water resources across eastern Rajasthan.
Once completed, the broader project network is expected to benefit:
17 districts of Rajasthan
Around 3.25 crore population
Over 2.8 lakh hectares of agricultural land
The system will provide water for:
Drinking water supply
Irrigation needs
Industrial usage in select regions
Infrastructure Features
The Chambal Aqueduct is being developed as one of the state’s most complex water infrastructure projects. It includes:
Elevated canal structure over the Chambal River
High-capacity water transfer system integrated with upstream reservoirs
Road connectivity planned on the aqueduct structure in certain sections
Pre-engineered construction methodology for faster execution
CM Pushes for Fast-Track Completion
During the review, the Chief Minister directed officials to:
Speed up construction work at all sites
Remove administrative and technical bottlenecks
Ensure strict quality control standards
Adhere to the 2027 completion deadline without delay
He emphasized that the project is critical for addressing recurring water scarcity issues in eastern Rajasthan and must be executed on a priority basis.
