Indira Gandhi canal project is providing various advantages as given below:
1. Facilities of irrigation: This canal is providing’water for irrigation of 12.58 lakh hectare area in Sriganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer.
2. Drinking water facility: It is providing the facility of drinking water in eight districts of west Rajasthan.
3. Agricultural development: Due to availability of enough water for irrigation, agricultural production has increased significantly. Also, agriculture products – based industries have developed.
4. Foundation of industrial urban centers: Due to this canal, industrial cities and markets have been established in the state.
5. Livestock – Development: Due to availability of green fodder and agricultural products, livestock and fisheries development is seen in the state.
6. Forestry: Due to this canal, forest area has increased. Pasture grounds have been extended and expansion of desert area has been checked.
7. Development of Barren land: Due to availability of water, the development of barren land has become possible.
8. Electricity: Three micro hydro – power plants have been established at Suratgarh and Anupgarh branches which provide electricity to the state.
9. Other Benefits: Control over famines, increase in human settlements, development of mineral industry, increase in per capita income.
