Authorities in Pali district have initiated a comprehensive overhaul aimed at halting water waste and curbing extensive seepage losses across multiple local reservoirs. Under this upcoming infrastructure drive, four major dams alongside their connected canal networks will undergo extensive renovation. The Water Resources Department has allocated a total budget of 702.69 lakh rupees, translating to approximately 7.03 crore rupees, for these engineering works. The primary objectives behind this investment include minimizing structural water leaks, reinforcing dam embankments, and guaranteeing maximum efficiency in utilizing available water resources.
The planned upgrades involve converting unpaved earthen channels into concrete structures and constructing specialized drainage channels to tackle persistent moisture leakage. Furthermore, engineers will focus on widening embankments and repairing deteriorated canal sections. Officials anticipate that these measures will simultaneously boost regional water conservation efforts and significantly streamline agricultural irrigation.
Expanding Embankments and Strengthening Structures
As part of the modernization project, the embankments at both Takhatgarh dam and Sindru dam will be widened from their current 3 meters out to 4.5 meters. Additionally, stonework pitching will be installed along these earthworks to substantially increase structural resilience against high water pressures. Alongside these modifications, routine maintenance and repairs on subsidiary canals will ensure smoother water flow across the distribution network.
Targeted Upgrades for Hemawas and Baniawas Reservoirs
At the prominent Hemawas dam located near Pali city, the 3-kilometer long Gulabpura minor channel, which currently remains unpaved, is scheduled for complete concrete lining. This upgrade will prevent soil absorption losses and ensure that farmers at the tail end of the network receive their full water allocation. Meanwhile, to address severe seepage issues near Baniawas, a dedicated 3-kilometer long to-drain will be constructed. The project also encompasses repairing the overflow sluice gates and restoring earthen walls, which will protect nearby villagers from persistent waterlogging caused by underground leaks.
Tendering Phase and Official Objectives
The Water Resources Department has already commenced the formal tendering process for the scheduled repairs and canal modernizations at Hemawas, Baniawas, and the other selected sites. According to Shankarlal Rathore, Executive Engineer at the Water Resources Department in Pali, the core mission of these interventions is to drive seepage and leakage losses down to a minimum. Department representatives maintain that reinforcing these vital water systems will noticeably enhance both municipal drinking water availability and local farming irrigation in the near future.
