Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Rajasthan's Isarda Dam to Supply Water to Several Areas
A new dam called Isarda in Rajasthan is being built to help solve the problem of not enough drinking water.
The dam will supply water to towns and villages in the Dausa and Sawai Madhopur districts, starting next year.
The project cost over 1000 crore rupees.
The dam is located on the Banas river and is filling up with water.
The first phase will provide water to specific areas, and a second phase will expand to even more towns and villages in other districts.
The aim is to ensure that people in these areas have a reliable source of clean water.
Isarda dam in Rajasthan will supply drinking water to 6 towns and 1,256 villages.
The dam, built for Rs 1,036 crore, is located on the Banas river.
Construction reached 253 RL Mtr by June; pump house completion expected by December.
Water filling began July 15, with a goal of reaching 253 RL Mtr by September 15, 2025.
The project's second phase will expand water supply to 11 towns and 2,547 villages across four districts.
- Who
- The Isarda dam will benefit residents of Dausa and Sawai Madhopur districts.
- What
- Isarda dam will provide drinking water to towns and villages.
- When
- Water supply will begin from January next year. Water filling is scheduled to be completed by September 15, 2025.
- Where
- Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Alwar, Jaipur districts of Rajasthan
- Why
- To mitigate drinking water shortage in Dausa and Sawai Madhopur.
- Dam Name
- Isarda
- River
- Banas river
- Cost
- Rs 1,036 crore
- Target Towns/Villages (Phase 1)
- 6 towns, 1,256 villages
- Water Level (Max)
- 253 RL Mtr
- Water Filling Start Date
- July 15
- Water Filling Completion
- September 15, 2025