The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project is a joint-venture between which of the following…
2025
The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project is a joint-venture between which of the following states?
- A.
Rajasthan and Punjab
- B.
Rajasthan and Haryana
- C.
Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
- D.
Rajasthan and Gujarat
- E.
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Correct answer: D
Key Features of the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project
The project is named after the famous freedom fighter Jamnalal Bajaj and is a lifeline for the tribal regions of southern Rajasthan.
Location: The main dam (Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam) is located at Banswara (Borkhera village) in Rajasthan.
Water Sharing Ratio:
The cost and water for irrigation are shared in a specific ratio: 45% for Rajasthan and 55% for Gujarat.
Electricity: A unique feature of this project is that 100% of the hydroelectric power generated from this project is provided to Rajasthan alone.
Purpose: It provides irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectricity to the tribal districts of Banswara and Dungarpur.
Secondary Dams: The project also includes the Kagdi Pick-up Dam (Rajasthan) and the Kadana Dam (located in Gujarat).