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13-545: Sumerpur links Pali district from Sirohi district and is an agriculture Mandi. Cotton and Chillis are exported from Sumerpur. The Aravalli Range forms the eastern boundary of the tehsil, where the Jawai dam is located. The tehsil is located in the south-western part of the Pali district . The western portion of the tehsil includes the alluvial plain of the Luni. It is bounded by Pali tehsil to

26-588: A significant protest, popularly known as a 'mahapadav', staged by hundreds of farmers demanding a rightful share of the dam's water. The Jawai Dam, located on a tributary of the Luni River, was built to harness water resources for agricultural and irrigation purposes. However, its construction led to an ongoing dispute over the allocation of water, particularly for the farmers in Jalore district. This dispute has persisted for decades and has resulted in adverse consequences for

39-508: Is for the release of one-third of the water stored in the dam to ensure a natural flow into the Jawai river. This natural flow is seen as crucial for replenishing groundwater levels and supporting crop irrigation. The protesting farmers are united in their demand for a share in the water resources of the Jawai Dam. They highlight that the dam's construction has led to a reduction in the natural flow of

52-655: Is situated near Sumerpur town in Pali District of Rajasthan state in India. The dam was built by Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur . The idea of building a dam over River Jawai was conceived in 1903 as its flooding waters caused heavy damage in Pali and Jalore district during monsoon. It was finally given shape in 1946. The project was to construct a dam across the river, creation of water reservoir, which could be used for water irrigation and hydel power generation. The work started on 12 May 1946. By 1951, when first 5-year plan

65-490: Is sufficient water in the dam, then some villages of Jalore district and Pali district get water for irrigation from the Jawai Dam, which was the main aim in making this dam. The Jawai Dam water dispute in Rajasthan's Jalore district revolves around the release of water from the Jawai Dam, constructed on a tributary of the Luni River, and has been a contentious issue since the dam's inception in 1957. The dispute has culminated in

78-473: The Jawai River, negatively impacting their ability to draw water from wells and tubewells . As a result, many of these water sources have become unfit for use, affecting agricultural activities and livelihoods in the region. The state government's response to the farmers' demands has been a matter of contention. Despite the allocation of funds for the dam's recharge, there has been limited progress in addressing

91-736: The Sub-district Office with the same name. the Sumerpur legislative assembly constituency is constituted of Sumerpur Tehsil and part of the Pali Tehsil. Present MLA of the Sumerpur is Joraram Kumawat. Jawai Dam is situated at about 10 km from the Sumerpur. Jawai dam Jawai Bandh is a dam built across the Jawai River , a tributary of Luni River , in Rajasthan . The dam

104-402: The capacity of 7887.5 million cubic feet and covers an area of 102,315 acres (414.05 km ) of cultivable command area. Its height is about 61.25 feet (18.67 m). Sei Dam and Kalibor Dam are the feeder dams of the Jawai Dam. The catchment area of the dam site is 720 square kilometres, and the basin is in the shape of a fan. It is the main water supply source for Pali district. If there

117-437: The concerns raised by the farmers. The protesters continue to assert that their struggle will persist until a comprehensive solution is reached. Jawai is known for its leopard sightings, bird watching, and a large crocodile population. Many migratory bird species are spotted here during the winter season. And as of 2020, there were 377 crocodiles in Jawai Dam. Tube well Too Many Requests If you report this error to

130-411: The farming communities in the region. In an effort to draw attention to their plight and demand a fair share of water from the Jawai Dam, hundreds of farmers from 186 villages in Rajasthan's Jalore district initiated a 'mahapadav' or a prolonged sit-in protest. The protesters, primarily from villages situated along the Jawai River, have been living at the district headquarters in Jalore. Their core demand

143-456: The north, Bali tehsil to the east, Jalore district ( Ahore tehsil) to the west and Sirohi district ( Sheoganj tehsil) to the south. The tehsil has an area of about 959.73 square kilometers. Population of the tehsil is 1,85,290 (2001 census). Out of which 137,999 is rural while 47,291 is urban. Male constitutes 93,729 and female population is 91,561. There are 67 villages in the tehsil under 29 Gram Panchayats . The Gram Panchayats of

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156-412: The tehsil are Arenpura , Bamnera , Bharunda , Palri, Korta, Pomawa, Koliwara , Netara, Bankali, Khiwandi, Nowi, Sindroo, Balupura, Dujana, Balana, Sanderao , Gogra, Koselao, Kheemara, Pava, Basant, Dhana, Beerami, Deotara, Lapod, Dhola Jagir, Anoppura, Salodriya and Chanod. Takhatgarh and Sumerpur itself are municipalities in the tehsil. Sumerpur Tehsil has a Panchayat Samiti , as well as being

169-413: Was launched, nearly 124 Lakh Rupees were already spent on this project. The hydel project was suspended, since sufficient pressure was not likely to be available throughout the year, after meeting the irrigation demand. Revised estimated cost was revised to Rupees 300 Lakhs. Project completed in 1957. This dam covers an area of 13 km . This is the biggest man made dam in western Rajasthan. The dam has

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