The Mohanpura–Kundalia Irrigation Project is building one of the world's largest pressurized irrigation networks, delivering efficient, technology-driven water distribution across Madhya Pradesh.
// About the project
Before 2014, Rajgarh Madhya Pradesh's wester nmost district was on the verge of desertification. Only 8% of its area was irrigated. Farmers were forced into seasonal migration. Today, the Mohanpura-Kundalia Irrigation Project has transformed the region using pressurised pipe network connecting reservoirs, pumping systems, and agricultural command areas of two districts of Madhya Pradesh.
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// Project Impact
1,200 MCM
Water allocated to Madhya Pradesh annually
1,300 Villages
connected through irrigation systems
2.9 lakhs+ Ha
Irrigation potential in Madhya Pradesh
25,000+ km
Underground pipe network reservoir to farm
2 Districts
Rajgarh & Agar-Malwa directly benefited by our project
26,000+ Km
Villages connected through irrigation systems
500 lakh+
Farmers benefited across Rajgarh & Agar-Malwa districts
80%+
Water use efficiency achieved through pressurised pipe irrigation network
// Our Project
The Mohanpura and Kundalia projects together form one of the world's largest smart pressurized irrigation ecosystems, transforming agriculture through efficient reservoir-to-farm water delivery.
// History
From an aspirational district to a global benchmark the journey of Mohanpura–Kundalia.
From the initial feasibility report to the landmark journey of the MKPMU project.
Prior to 2010, Rajgarh was among the least irrigated districts of Madhya Pradesh and was recognized as an aspirational district, facing limited irrigation coverage and agricultural challenges.
Project planning and detailed design were completed in 2013. Construction of the Mohanpura and Kundalia dams, along with rehabilitation works, commenced in 2014.
Both Mohanpura and Kundalia dams were successfully completed and commissioned in 2018, creating a combined storage capacity of over 1,200 MCM.
The Mohanpura–Kundalia Project Management Unit introduced a pressurised irrigation network, replacing conventional canal-based delivery. The project also commissioned the region's first Pressurised Irrigation Network (PIN) integrated with SCADA at Mohanpura Right Bank.
The project received multiple prestigious recognitions, including CBIP Award 2022 – Optimum Utilisation of Water Resources, National Water Award 2022, and CBIP Award 2025 – Best Implementation.
As of 2025–26, the project irrigates a cultivable command area of over 290,000 hectares through an extensive 25,000 km pipeline network, benefiting approximately 1,300 villages and supported by 20+ pumping stations.
// Strategic Impact
Satellite-based NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) and GIS mapping validate the significant increase in green cover and vegetation density post implementation, indicating robust on-ground performance. This widespread access has turned previously rain-fed or uncultivated land into productive zones.
2017 (>0.35 NDVI = 139734 Ha)
2025 (>0.35 NDVI = 277817 Ha)
// Strategic Impact 1.2
The year-wise procurement trend highlights a significant rise in agricultural output across the command area. Procurement volumes remained steady in the initial years before witnessing a sharp increase, reaching over 21 lakh metric tonnes in 2024–25. This growth reflects the positive impact of enhanced irrigation coverage and improved farming practices.
// 100 Days 100 Villages
Over 100 days, the Mohanpura–Kundalia Project team visited 100 villages across the command area listening to farmers, witnessing transformation on the ground, and documenting real impact.
// Awards & Recognition
The project has emerged as a benchmark initiative in integrated irrigation management and technology-driven water distribution systems, receiving recognition for innovation, sustainability, and large-scale infrastructure execution.
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// News & Publications
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Explore More// Institutional Collaboration
The project is being implemented through coordinated efforts between government departments, infrastructure authorities, technical experts, and irrigation management systems supporting large-scale water resource development.
Prime Minister of India
Chief Minister of MP
Minister of Communications of India
Former Chief Minister of MP
