New Delhi, June 23: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma participated in a high-level meeting on the Yamuna Water Project implementation on Tuesday. The meeting took place in New Delhi and included Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
During the meeting, various aspects of the project were discussed in detail, and key provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) were finalized. Additionally, issues related to the Kishau Dam project were also deliberated.
Union Minister C.R. Patil stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, efforts are being made to strengthen the management of water resources through better coordination among states. He emphasized that the Yamuna Water Project is being advanced with a long-term and sustainable approach.
Patil explained that the project proposes to deliver water through a pipeline network instead of traditional canals. This will conserve water and expand the distribution system.
He also mentioned that pending issues among six states related to the Kishau Dam project have been resolved, and the MoA for this project will be signed soon.
According to Patil, the Kishau Dam project will benefit Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, and other participating states, helping to address future water crises.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma highlighted the significance of the Yamuna Water Project for Rajasthan, particularly for the Shekhawati region. He stated that this project will play a crucial role in the social and economic development of the area, improving the living standards of millions.
Sharma affirmed that the state government is committed to implementing this project as quickly as possible, with the support of the central and Haryana governments.
He noted that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, long-pending projects are gaining momentum, leading to positive resolutions of interstate water disputes.
The implementation of this project will ensure that Rajasthan receives its designated share of water from the Yamuna River, benefiting farmers, industries, and the general public while strengthening the state’s water management system.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini remarked that state governments are working diligently to ensure water reaches every citizen under the Prime Minister’s guidance.
He added that the Renuka, Lakhwar, and Kishau projects will benefit the people of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi.
The meeting also addressed rainwater conservation and the arrangements for delivering water to Rajasthan. Senior officials from the Government of India, Rajasthan’s Water Resources Department, and the Haryana government were present at the meeting.
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