Rajasthan CM attends high-level meeting in Delhi; provisions of Yamuna Water Project finalised
Jaipur, June 23
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma participated in a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday regarding the implementation of the Yamuna Water Project.
Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Patil and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the meeting.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various aspects of the project, and the key provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) were finalised. Matters related to the Kishau Dam Project were also discussed.
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, efforts are being made to strengthen water resource management through greater coordination among states. He stated that the Yamuna Water Project is being advanced with a long-term and sustainable approach.
Patil said the project proposes the transportation of water through a pipeline network instead of conventional canals, which will help conserve water while expanding the distribution system. He added that issues related to the six states associated with the Kishau Dam Project have been resolved, and the MoA for the project will be signed soon.
The Union Minister stated that the Kishau Dam Project will benefit Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi and other participating states and will contribute to resolving future water-related challenges.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said the Yamuna Water Project is of great importance for Rajasthan, particularly the Shekhawati region. He stated that the project will play a significant role in the socio-economic development of the region and improve the quality of life of lakhs of people.
The Chief Minister said the State Government is committed to implementing the project on the ground at the earliest with the cooperation of the Central Government and the Haryana Government. He noted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, long-pending projects are gaining momentum and positive solutions to inter-state water issues are being achieved.
Sharma said the implementation of the project will enable Rajasthan to receive its due share of Yamuna water, benefiting farmers, industries and the general public while strengthening water management across the state.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that under the guidance of the Prime Minister, state governments are working with commitment to ensure access to water for every citizen.
He stated that the Renuka, Lakhwar and Kishau projects will benefit the people of Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi.
Discussions were also held on rainwater conservation and the transportation of water to Rajasthan.
Senior officials of the Government of India, the Rajasthan Water Resources Department and the Haryana Government were present in the meeting.
— IANS
Reader Comments
This is encouraging news for interstate cooperation on water management. The Kishau Dam project has been talked about for decades. Let's see if the MoA signing leads to actual construction now. States working together under central coordination makes sense for such critical infrastructure.
Good to see Rajasthan CM taking active interest. But I'm cautiously optimistic - we've heard such promises before. The real test will be execution. Pipeline network sounds good on paper but what about cost overruns and maintenance? Also, need to ensure adequate water for Delhi and Haryana as well. 🤞
This is a masterstroke by Modi ji! Bringing all states together for water security. The Shekhawati region has suffered so much due to water scarcity - farmers committing suicide, industries suffering. Pipeline transport will prevent evaporation losses. Hope the central government expedites this project! 🇮🇳
Interesting development but I wonder about the environmental impact assessment. Dams like Kishau have significant ecological consequences. Also, is pipeline transport truly sustainable over long distances? The pumping energy requirements could be substantial. Would like to see full feasibility studies made public.
Great to see Rajasthan finally getting its rightful share of Yamuna water! As someone from Chirawa in Shekhawati, I know how precious every drop is. But we also need rainwater harvesting and local water conservation alongside this project. Can't rely solely on inter-state water transfers. Good move by CM Bhajanlal Sharma!
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