Four States reach agreement on pending Narmada project payments
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh reached an agreement on Tuesday to settle long-standing pending payment issues related to the Sardar Sarovar Project. The agreement, signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil, resolves the cost-sharing arrangements through a one-time settlement. Mr. Shah highlighted that the completion of the dam has ensured water and electricity supply to all four States, transforming the value of land and farmers' fortunes in beneficiary areas. This resolution follows recent progress in other inter-State water-sharing disputes, such as the Yamuna Water Project and Kishau Dam project.
Key Points
- Four States (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh) settled pending payment issues for the Sardar Sarovar Project.
- The agreement resolves cost-sharing arrangements through a one-time settlement.
- The project has ensured water and electricity supply, benefiting farmers and land value in the region.
- The resolution is part of broader efforts to settle inter-State water disputes, including recent agreements on the Yamuna Water Project and Kishau Dam.
Exam Facts
- States involved: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
- Project: Sardar Sarovar Project.
- Agreement signed in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil.
- Other resolved water disputes: Yamuna Water Project and Kishau Dam project.
Read it. Retain it. Recall it.
Get spaced-repetition flashcards, daily quizzes and offline access — free on Android.