Ajmer, June 18 -- The Mor Sagar Dam Project is set to become a new lifeline for Ajmer district, which has been struggling with drinking water shortages for years. Under the Rajasthan government's Integrated Ajmer Water Supply Scheme, the Mor Sagar Dam in the Srinagar Valley will be expanded to store surplus water from the Bisalpur Dam. The project, estimated to cost around Rs.4,700 crore, is expected to provide long-term water security and relief from recurring drinking water crises. The water resources department and the Project Implementation Unit of the Rajasthan Water Grid Corporation have already begun survey work. Upon completion, the Mor Sagar Dam will be capable of storing nearly 200 million cubic meters of water, ensuring a stable drinking water supply for more than 3 million people in Ajmer, Beawar, Kishangarh, Nasirabad, and surrounding rural areas. Water resources minister Suresh Singh Rawat said that the biggest advantage of the project will be the availability of sufficient water despite uncertainties in the monsoon. The current issue of water supply at intervals ranging from 48 to 96 hours is also expected to improve significantly. New water infrastructure and pipeline networks will help eliminate the frequent bursting of old pipelines. The project proposes developing Mor Sagar Dam on the lines of Bisalpur Dam. Five earthen embankments will be constructed in the dam area, and a road will be developed over the dam. Drilling and geotechnical surveys are currently underway in the catchment area. The project is targeted for completion by 2028. The proposed dam height is between 30 and 35 meters, and it is expected to provide effective water storage capacity for nearly 100 years. Additionally, it will be capable of storing drinking water sufficient for the district's needs for up to two years....