28-km artificial lake in Thar desert aims to supply water to 5 million
Rajasthan authorities have constructed a 28-kilometer artificial lake in the Thar Desert to provide a reliable water supply for 5 million people. The reservoir acts as a strategic reserve to prevent water shortages during the annual maintenance of the Indira Gandhi Canal.
Why it matters
This infrastructure project addresses critical water security challenges in arid regions, ensuring consistent access to water for millions during maintenance-related service interruptions.
In the Indian state of Rajasthan, authorities have excavated a 28km artificial lake to line it with plastic and separate it from sand. Behind this lies the mission to supply water to 5 million people living in the cities of Jaisalmer and Barmer in the state.A reservoir in the Thar DesertThe Thar Desert extends from northwest India to parts of Pakistan. On the Indian side, Jaisalmer and Barmer are among the regions most associated with arid landscapes, intense heat and dependence on artificial water transport systems to ensure a consistent supply.This is when authorities created a 28 km long structure with a reported capacity of approximately 1.41 billion litres and a depth of 33 feet. It was built by the Rajasthan state water supply department at an approximate cost of 242 crore rupees.
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