Water from the Chambal River is being supplied through pipelines and solar pumps to quench the thirst of wildlife in the Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve. According to CCF T Mohanraj, this project has been operational for the past seven months.

Solar pumps and 50 km pipeline network

Water is lifted from a depth of 200 to 250 feet from the Chambal River using solar pumps. For this purpose, a 40 to 50-kilometre long pipeline has been laid within the reserve area.

Four fibre tanks, each with a capacity of one lakh litres, have been constructed in the reserve for wildlife. Additionally, special water spots have been prepared in Kolipura, Borabas and Jawahar Sagar.

Appreciation from Wildlife Institute of India

The MEE team of the Wildlife Institute of India has praised this water management model of the Mukundara Reserve. Currently, the total area of this reserve is 1135.78 square kilometres.