A resolution has been reached in the long-standing dispute concerning the rehabilitation of individuals displaced by the Narmada Project and compensation for land acquired for submerged areas. The states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra have come to an agreement on the pending issues related to the project. This settlement was achieved with the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
The agreement, finalized in a meeting attended by the Chief Ministers of the four states bordering the Narmada River, addresses issues regarding the rehabilitation of people affected by submergence under the project and compensation for land. The settlement marks the end of a decades-old dispute that had remained unresolved for a significant period. Officials have confirmed that all four Chief Ministers have agreed to the settlement under the leadership of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Efforts to resolve inter-state water disputes have shown progress, with recent agreements on long-pending issues. Notably, consensus has been reached on the Kishau Multipurpose Dam Project involving multiple states, and an agreement has been made between Rajasthan and Haryana regarding the Upper Yamuna water-sharing arrangement. The Narmada Project, focused on the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River, serves as one of India’s largest multipurpose river valley projects.
