Revival Efforts: Work has begun to revive the historic Ramgarh Lake near Jaipur, once a crucial water source for the city.
Encroachment Removal: A survey using remote sensing and drones will identify and remove encroachments and obstructions in the lake’s catchment area, aiming to restore water flow. The lake has been dry since 2000 due to these encroachments.
Government Action: The State government has formed a district-level committee, headed by the Jaipur Collector, to monitor and supervise the water flow and catchment area, following a Rajasthan High Court direction.
Historical Significance: Built in 1876 by Sawai Ram Singh II, the lake historically supplied water to Jaipur and hosted the 1982 Asian Games rowing event.
Current Situation: Deforestation and mining have dried up the rivers (Roda, Banganga, Tala, and Madhoveni) that once fed the lake.
Land Jurisdiction: The water flow area covers 3,610.80 hectares, managed by the Revenue Department (2,679.88 hectares) and the Jaipur Development Authority (930.92 hectares), with additional flow through private land.
Encroachment Removal Update: Obstructions and encroachments have been removed from 323.30 hectares, and anicuts/check dams exceeding 2 meters in height have been demolished to meet High Court directives.
NOC Review: The Water Resources Department is reviewing no objection certificates issued over the last five years to ensure compliance with rules.
Detailed Mapping: A current status map of the dam will be created after the survey, with a detailed record of the catchment area.
