Explain the Bisalpur Project.

Bisalpur project is one of the multi-purpose projects of Rajasthan.

1. This dam is constructed across the river Banas in Tonk district.

2. The dam was constructed between 1997-1998.

3. This dam is about 574 metres long and 39.5 metres high.

4. This main aim of this project is irrigation and supply of drinking water.

5. This dam helps in irrigating the fields of Sawai Madhopur and also another 265 villages in the district of Tonk.

6. Drinking water is provided to Jaipur, Ajmer, Kekadi, Sarwar, Beaver, and other roadside villages.

7. There are two canals one on the right and the other on the left side of the dam.

These multi-purpose projects help in the storage of water in the state of Rajasthan.