Ramgarh Lake

8.Ramgarh Lake: Work has started for revival of the historic Ramgarh Lake near Jaipur, once a lifeline for water supply to Rajasthan’s capital.

• About Ramgarh Lake: Situated near Jamwa Ramgarh subdivision in Jaipur district, Rajasthan.

o Type: A man-made water body formed by creating an embankment on forested hills.

o Built By: Constructed in 1876 by Sawai Ram Singh II, the erstwhile ruler of Jaipur.

oServed as the main source of water supply for Jaipur.

o Water Sources: Fed by Roda, Banganga, Tala, and Madhoveni rivers, which are now dry due to deforestation and mining in the catchment.

oJamwa Mata Temple is located downstream of the lake.

o The Ramgarh Polo Ground, surrounded by Aravalli Hills, is considered among the best in India.

o Wildlife: Thick forests around the lake house Nilgai, Chital, and lions.

o Sanctuary Status: Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1982 by the Government of India.