The irrigation water distribution schedule from five major dams for the Rabi crop 2026-27 has been set in Sawai Madhopur district. A meeting of water distribution committees was held on Friday under the chairmanship of District Collector Kana Ram.
In the meeting, the availability of water and the condition of canals at Morar, Mansarovar, Surawal, Dheel and Morasagar dams were discussed and decisions were taken unanimously. The district collector instructed the supervising engineer Arun Sharma to inspect the main and distributary canals and to expedite cleaning and repair work.
Scheduled dates for opening canals
Canals of various dams will be opened as per the agreed programme in the presence of officials and cultivators.
- Both canals of Morar Dam will be opened at 8 a.m. on 17 November.
- The canal of Dheel Dam will be opened at 9 a.m. on 20 November.
- The canal of Surawal Dam will be opened at 9 a.m. on 21 November.
- The canal of Morasagar Dam will be opened at 9 a.m. on 27 November.
- The canal of Mansarovar Dam will be opened at 9 a.m. on 30 November.
Instructions to officials and farmers
The district collector directed that the damaged parts of the canal at Dheel Dam be repaired before water is released. He also appealed to farmers to ensure timely cleaning of the water distribution system to their fields.
The administration clarified that legal action will be taken against those who obstruct water flow in canals or take water illegally. Sub‑division officer Lalsot Vijeendra Kumar Meena, supervising engineer Prakash Chandra Ambesh and several other officials and cultivators were present at the meeting.