Rajasthan's Revenue-Based Reservoir Desilting Model Praised at National Workshop

At the National Workshop on Integrated Management of Sediments, Rajasthan successfully presented its innovative revenue-generating model for desilting dams and reservoirs. This state-level strategy allows private contractors to extract silt, simultaneously restoring vital water storage capacity while generating substantial non-tax revenue for the Rajasthan government, setting a benchmark for other Indian states.