TNPSC Thervupettagam

Modified PKC-ERCP Link Project

February 7 , 2024 162 days 450 0
  • Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh signed a MoU with the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti to implement the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP (Modified PKC-ERCP) Link Project.
  • The project envisages integration of the long-pending PKC river link project with the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project.
  • The Modified PKC-ERCP is an inter-state river linking project.
  • The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) is aimed at intra-basin transfer of water within the Chambal basin.
  • It will be utilising surplus monsoon water available in Kalisindh, Parvati, Mej and Chakan subbasins and diverting it into water deficit sub-basins of Banas, Gambhiri, Banganga and Parbati.
  • This will provide drinking and industrial water to 13 districts of eastern Rajasthan.

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