Parichha Weir – World Heritage Irrigation Structure

Parichha Weir – World Heritage Irrigation Structure

Category: Environment / Water Resources / Heritage / Irrigation

• Parichha Weir, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, was recognised as a World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS).

• Designated by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID).

• Around 140 years old.

• Located across the Betwa River.

• Serves as headworks of the Betwa Canal System.

• Weir length: 1,174 metres.

• Contains 318 steel falling shutters.

• Betwa Canal System extends around 2,654 km.

• Irrigates 4,28,360 hectares across five districts of UP and MP.

• Other Indian structures selected:

  • Ashti Medium Project – Maharashtra

  • Chhapawara Dam – Rajasthan

  • Pechiparai Dam – Tamil Nadu

Key Pointer: Parichha Weir → Betwa River → Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.