The Roorkee Canal, also known as the Rajendra Canal, is a canal system located in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was constructed in the 19th century under the British Raj to provide irrigation to the region and to serve as a means of transportation. The canal is fed by the Ganges River and runs for a distance of around 205 miles, passing through several districts in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The canal system includes several branches and distributaries, and it is used for irrigation, drinking water supply, and power generation. It is also a popular spot for boating and fishing. The Roorkee Canal is considered to be one of the oldest and most successful irrigation projects in India, and it continues to play an important role in the economic development of the region
