Jakham Dam is situated in which district of Rajasthan? (RJ ARO Agronomy 2014)

🔑 Key point:
The Jakham Dam is a major irrigation project in the Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan. Construction began in 1969–70.

• Major, Medium, and Minor Irrigation Projects in India:
-Major: Bhakra Nangal, Indira Gandhi Canal, Tungabhadra, Sardar Sarovar, Hirakud
-Medium: Bargi, Maithon, Chambal, Ghataprabha
-Minor: Periyar, Jakham, Mettur, Kosi

• Other Types of Irrigation Projects:
-Lift Irrigation: Pancheshwar, Kaleshwaram, Nagarjuna Sagar
-Flood Control and Irrigation: Damodar Valley, Farakka Barrage
-Groundwater-based: Turbine pumps, Tube wells
-Canal Irrigation: Upper Ganges Canal, Nira Left Bank Canal, Sirhind Canal
-Drip and Micro-Irrigation: Micro-irrigation in Gujarat, Palar-Porundhalar scheme
-Multi-purpose: Tehri Dam, Rihand Dam