Skip to main content

The Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) aims to improve irrigation in Rajasthan

The Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP) aims to improve irrigation in Rajasthan, but it also raises concerns about its impact on the Ranthambhore tiger reserve.

Here's a simplified explanation:

What is the PKC-ERCP? A project to bring water to 23 districts in Rajasthan for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use. It involves channeling extra water from the Chambal river basin.

What is the main environmental concern? The project will flood part of the Ranthambhore tiger reserve, which is home to 57 tigers and other wildlife.

How much land will be affected? 408.86 square kilometers will be submerged, including 37 square kilometers of the tiger reserve.

What is the Doongri dam? A key part of the project. It will be:

  • 39 meters high.
  • 1.6 kilometers long.
  • Located on the Banas river, near Doongri, about 30 km from Sawai Madhopur.

What are the specific environmental concerns?

  • Loss of habitat for wildlife.
  • Disruption of animal migration routes (especially a north-south route within the reserve).
  • Reduced carrying capacity of the tiger reserve (the number of animals it can support).

What is the government's response?

  • The Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be reviewed by multiple agencies.
  • They will try to minimize the impact on the tiger reserve.
  • If some impact is unavoidable, they will implement "compensatory measures" (like creating new protected areas).

What is the history of the project?

  • The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project was first planned in 2017.
  • It was later expanded to include the PKC initiative.
  • Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and the central government have signed an agreement for the revised project.

What are the next steps?

  • Phase One includes building the Doongri dam and five smaller dams (barrages).
  • The goal is to complete Phase One by 2028.
  • They will continue to assess the project's environmental impact.

Key Facts:

  • Ranthambhore was declared a tiger reserve in 1974.
  • The PKC-ERCP will affect 23 districts in Rajasthan.
  • There are 57 tigers in the Ranthambhore tiger reserve.

What are some recommended conservation strategies?

  • If land is flooded, new land should be protected to make up for the loss.
  • The focus should be on protecting the most important parts of wildlife sanctuaries.
  • Future projects should avoid damaging valuable forests.

In simple terms: A project to bring more water to Rajasthan is raising concerns because it will flood part of a tiger reserve. While the project is intended to help people, it could harm wildlife. The government says it will try to minimize the damage, but environmental experts are calling for careful planning to protect the tiger reserve

Popular posts from this blog

Welcome to Let Me Explain (A Part of bionexts.in)

  Welcome to my Blogspot! Here, I explain various topics related to Bio-Medical Science with detailed class study notes. I trust it will be helpful for you. MISSION OF THE PROJECT My mission is to provide you Class Study Notes with a clear understanding of various Bio-Medical related topics, especially professional courses, using easy language. Don't worry; I'll also include other topics.  ☺️ CLICK ANY ONE OF THE SUBJECTS Immunology   Techno Professional Skill  Developmental Biology   Molecular Biology Cell Biology Genetical Engineering Biostatistics Bioinformatics Basic Acclimatization Skill Animal Biotechnology Medical Biotechnology Industrial Biotechnology Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology Research Methodology, IPR and Bioethics Are You Preparing For The GATE Examination Also! Click Here  Click Here   Are You Preparing For The UPSC Examination Also! Click Here Yes And Normal General Science Click Here And I'm going to explain to you the biology t...
Read more

Charter of Queen Elizabeth I & the East India Company

  Charter of Queen Elizabeth I & the East India Company   Background Francis Drake’s Voyage (1580) : First Englishman to sail around the world, inspiring exploration. Defeat of Spanish Armada (1588) : England’s naval victory boosted confidence to challenge Spain/Portugal in global trade. Portuguese & Dutch Profits : Europeans made huge money from Asian spices, textiles, and goods → England wanted a share! Formation of the East India Company 1599 : Group of English merchants ( Merchant Adventurers ) formed a company to trade in Asia. 31 December 1600 :  Queen Elizabeth I  granted them a  Royal Charter , giving: Exclusive Rights : Only this company could trade east of Africa (monopoly). Name : “Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading into the East Indies” (later called  East India Company ). 1609 : Monopoly extended  indefi...
Read more

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

On this page, you will find all topics related to Immunology! Here Every Major Topic Includes Sub-Major Topics. Find the topic you want to learn! Genome Introduction to the Genome Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Genome The Central Dogma of life C value paradox Genes are made of DNA Semi-conservative mode of DNA replication Cot Curve   Repetitive DNA sequences (satellite DNA, LINE, SINE etc) DNA melting and buoyant density Neucleosome Phasing DNA Replication and Recombination Replication initiation, elongation and termination in prokaryotes and eukaryotes DNA Replication (Explain) The Meselson-Stahl experiment Homologous Recombination at the molecular level The Holliday Model Double-stranded DNA repair model Removing of the DNA Primer / Flap Model DNA damage and Repair Mutation- Nonsense, missense and point mutations Intragenic and Intergenic suppression Frameshift Mutation Mutagens Transposition Transposable genetic elements in prokaryotes and eukaryotes Mechanism of transposition Role ...
Read more