HM Shah credits PM Modi's mantra of 'Solution through Dialogue' for signing of water pact
New Delhi, June 29
Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of mantra 'Solution through Dialogue', Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday oversaw the signing of an agreement between Rajasthan and Haryana over the Yamuna Water Project.
Home Minister 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. This agreement demonstrates that if states move forward with the spirit of cooperative federalism, even a problem persisting for three decades can be resolved easily.
The project seeks to facilitate the conveyance of Rajasthan's allocated share of Yamuna waters through an underground pipeline system from the Western Yamuna Canal, enabling the State to effectively utilise the water allocated to it under the 1994 Memorandum of Understanding on the sharing of utilisable surface waters of the Upper Yamuna Basin, said an official statement.
The project is expected to benefit millions of people by ensuring reliable drinking water supply and supporting socio-economic development in the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan.
The Agreement also lays the foundation for timely implementation of the project through coordinated efforts of the Central Government and the participating State Governments.
Home Minister Shah said that under the agreement, approximately 580 Million Cubic Meters (MCM) of water will be supplied from the Yamuna Canal to Rajasthan through three underground pipelines from July to October.
These three pipelines have a diameter of more than 3.6 metres and will provide drinking water to the people of both Rajasthan and Haryana.
HM Shah said that this agreement is an excellent example of a Win-Win Situation for both states.
The agreement has carefully addressed financial responsibilities, cost-sharing, water allocation, water release protocols, and maintenance arrangements.
This scientifically comprehensive agreement also beautifully incorporates the operation and maintenance of infrastructure, monitoring systems, transparency measures, and a robust dispute resolution mechanism, said HM Shah.
On this occasion, 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 Government and the State Governments were present.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's great to see cooperative federalism in action. Water disputes between states have often led to legal battles that drag on for years. The underground pipeline system sounds like a smart, modern solution. I hope other water-sharing issues like Cauvery and Krishna also get resolved through similar dialogue.
A 30-year-old problem solved! That's impressive. But I wonder about the implementation part - will the water actually reach the intended beneficiaries in Rajasthan's arid regions? The key is transparent monitoring and maintenance. Hope there's a proper grievance redressal mechanism in place.
This is a classic example of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'. The Yamuna water project will transform lives in Rajasthan's dry areas. The 580 MCM through 3.6-metre diameter pipelines is no small feat. Well done to all parties involved. Now we need similar agreements for other inter-state river disputes.
Good step forward, but let's not forget that the real test is on the ground. Many well-intentioned water projects get delayed due to bureaucratic hurdles or cost overruns. Hope this one has strict timelines and accountability measures. The people of Rajasthan deserve reliable drinking water.
Finally some cooperative federalism in action! 🙌 Water is becoming a scarce resource, and such agreements show that states can work together when there's a common goal. The 'Solution through Dialogue' approach really works. I hope this sets a precedent for resolving other interstate water disputes.
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