Set amidst lush green fields, Wadhwana a century old tank, was constructed by the erstwhile visionary ruler – Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in 1909-1910. The tank maintains an impressive ecosystem habitat and provides winter grounds for migratory birds. The tank has a massive catchment area of 860 sq km , which provides irrigation to almost 25 surrounding villages. Earlier deriving…
Reservoir
Opened on 8th march 1930, the Pratappura Sarovar was commissioned by the visionary ruler Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. The Sarovar which is also called Pratapsinh Tank was commissioned to supply water to the Sayaji Sarovar/Ajwa Reservoir, in case of less rainfall in the Ajwa Basin area. Also known as the Pratapsingh Tank, the reservoir was completed at the cost of Rs….
Commissioned in 1885 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the reservoir was mainly built to provide for a clean source for drinking water. Also known as the Sayaji Sarovar, the dam was built at the cost of about Rs. 34 lakh. The foundation ceremony of the dam was done by Lady Watson, the wife of the British Resident, Watson. The Problem and…