Union Home Minister Amit Shah supervised the signing of an agreement between Rajasthan and Haryana for the Yamuna Water Project, emphasizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Solution through Dialogue’ approach. This agreement resolves a long-standing water issue faced by both states, as mentioned by Home Minister Shah. The project aims to convey Rajasthan’s share of Yamuna waters through an underground pipeline system, benefiting millions by ensuring reliable water supply and supporting socio-economic development in arid regions.
This agreement, a testament to cooperative federalism, paves the way for the timely implementation of the project through joint efforts of the Central Government and the participating states. Approximately 580 Million Cubic Meters of water will be supplied to Rajasthan from the Yamuna Canal through three large underground pipelines from July to October. Home Minister Shah highlighted the win-win nature of this agreement, providing drinking water to residents of both Rajasthan and Haryana.
The agreement meticulously addresses financial responsibilities, cost-sharing, water allocation, release protocols, and maintenance arrangements. It also includes provisions for infrastructure operation, monitoring systems, transparency measures, and a robust dispute resolution mechanism. Present at the signing were Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil, and senior officials from the Central and State Governments.
