In the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah, the governments of Haryana and Rajasthan today signed an agreement in New Delhi for the construction and implementation of the Yamuna Water Project.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Shah said that this agreement has resolved the nearly three-decade-old water-related problem faced by the people of Haryana and Rajasthan.
He stated that this agreement is an excellent example of the mantra ‘Solution through Dialogue’ given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Minister informed that under this agreement, approximately 580 Million Cubic Meters of water will be supplied from the Yamuna Canal to Rajasthan through three underground pipelines from next month to October.
He said that these pipelines will provide drinking water to the people of both Rajasthan and Haryana. Mr Shah noted that the framework of this agreement will stand as a dispute-free agreement for many decades to come.
He said that the agreement has carefully addressed financial responsibilities, cost-sharing, water allocation, water release protocols and maintenance arrangements.
Meanwhile, Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil said that under the agreement, Rajasthan’s share of water will be supplied from the Hathnikund Barrage via an underground pipeline routed through the Western Yamuna Canal system during the monsoon season.
He said that this will ensure a long-term solution for drinking water needs in Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and other water-stressed regions of Rajasthan.
The Minister said that continuous dialogue and efforts have taken place on this matter over the past few years, and a consensus on the project’s implementation framework was reached between the two states during a meeting held on 23rd of this month.
On the occasion, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and senior officials from the Central Government and the State Governments were present.