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| Introduction
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| The Pilani area in Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan, is a typical area representing
arid desert conditions.
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| The key groundwater management issues are the following:
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The area suffers from very low rainfall which is the main source for ground water.
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The ground water is contaminated with fluoride and salinity.
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RANA Project in Jhunjhunu DISTRICT, RAJASTHAN
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Assessment Unit
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Block
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Name / Code
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Sam Block
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Area
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5926 km²
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District
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Jhunjhunu
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No. of Towns / Villages
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Approx. population in the Taluks
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Rural :
Urban :
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Aerial view of study area.
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