Rajasthan Geography

‘Lost’ river that ran through Thar Desert 172,000 years ago found near Bikaner

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An international team of researchers have found the evidence of a “lost” river that ran through the central Thar Desert, near Bikaner, as early as 172,000 years ago, and may have been a life-line to human populations enabling them to inhabit the region. The findings, published in the journal Quaternary Science Reviews, represent the oldest …

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Rajasthan State Mineral Exploration Trust

Rajasthan state mineral exploration trust

In September 2020, the state government has formed the Rajasthan State Mineral Exploration Trust to prepare a vision and mission for the planned development of mineral resources and their exploration and prepare master plan for undertaking detailed exploration and assaying of resource. इस लेख को हिंदी में पढें Salient Features of Rajasthan State Mineral Exploration …

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Lakes in Rajasthan

Lakes in Rajasthan | Lakes of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the most arid state of India with average yearly rainfall less that 100 cm . However, Rajasthan has a large number lakes mostly artificial as well as historical, signifying  a tradition of conserving natural resources and respecting nature. The lakes in Rajasthan can divided into types Saline and Fresh water lakes. राजस्थान की झीलें …

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Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project: ERCP

Chambal River basins Dams, ERCP

On 14th June 2020, the Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlot has requested Union Government to conferring national project status to Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). In Rajasthan Budget 2018. the Chief Minister has announced several schemes to the tune to Rs 52,000 crore, including development of the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) at cost of …

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