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Rajasthan's Ram Jal Seetu: Only 4% of ₹91,663 Cr Spent by July 2026
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 03:47 PM
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The Ram Jal Seetu irrigation project in Rajasthan, valued at ₹91,663 crore, has spent just ₹3,630 crore by July 2026, covering 6,334 hectares of land acquisition.
The Ram Jal Seetu project, a major irrigation initiative in Rajasthan, was approved with an estimated cost of ₹91,663 crore. The project aims to divert water from the Chambal River to irrigate large swaths of arid land across the state.
According to the latest financial report, only ₹3,630 crore has been spent on the project up to July 2026, which represents roughly 4% of the total budget. The spending includes preliminary surveys, land acquisition, and initial construction activities.
Land acquisition for the project has covered 6,334 hectares, a significant portion of the total area earmarked for irrigation. The acquisition process has been completed in several districts, with compensation paid to affected landowners.
The slow pace of expenditure has raised questions among stakeholders about the project’s timeline and resource allocation. State officials have indicated that additional funding and streamlined processes are needed to accelerate construction and bring the project closer to completion.
According to the latest financial report, only ₹3,630 crore has been spent on the project up to July 2026, which represents roughly 4% of the total budget. The spending includes preliminary surveys, land acquisition, and initial construction activities.
Land acquisition for the project has covered 6,334 hectares, a significant portion of the total area earmarked for irrigation. The acquisition process has been completed in several districts, with compensation paid to affected landowners.
The slow pace of expenditure has raised questions among stakeholders about the project’s timeline and resource allocation. State officials have indicated that additional funding and streamlined processes are needed to accelerate construction and bring the project closer to completion.