Daily Current Affairs – 08 June 2026

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The water resource project, the largest in the State of Rajasthan, Ram Jal Setu Link Project, is being discussed with a new funding package. The estimated cost of the project is around ₹89,000 crore. Previously, the primary discussion was about 90% central assistance, but the new model of funding, 60:30:10 is also being considered. In this model, 60% can be in the form of grant, 30% in the form of interest-free loan and 10% in the form of state aid....

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The SAMRIDDHI Pilot Project will be introduced in the Bisalpur Dam Command Area of Rajasthan. It will be the first-ever command area modernization project in Rajasthan with water delivery to irrigation fields through a network of pressurised pipelines. The project aims to minimize water loss, stop water theft and provide the same amount of water to farm level. This pilot project will involve almost 5,000 hectares and nearly 10,000 farmers. It is being introduced under the Modernisation of Command Area...

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In order to implement Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan at a faster rate, the plantation target of 66,82,538 saplings has been achieved in the Jaipur district. The progress of Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan and the Karmabhoomi Se Matribhoomi campaign was discussed in the Sixth Meeting of the district-level task force and Raj-Unnati, held at the Auditorium of the Collectorate. The campaign is to make Rajasthan a green state, to promote agroforestry, to minimise the effects of global warming and to help India to...

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The Upper High Level Canal Project is an important irrigation project being developed in Rajasthan’s Banswara district. The project is expected to transform the Vagad region towards water self-reliance. It seeks to supply lift irrigation facilities to the tribal-controlled areas and enhance the agricultural production, rural economy and income of farmers. The project will be implemented in 338 villages in 6 tehsils of the Banswara district, with an estimated cost of ₹2,500 crore. It will be able to irrigate almost...