Four States Settle Narmada Dispute
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra have signed an agreement to settle a decades-old payment dispute linked to the Narmada river project and the Sardar Sarovar Project.
Four States Sign Narmada Project Pact
The agreement was signed by the Chief Ministers of the four states in New Delhi in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The dispute was linked to pending payment issues among Narmada award beneficiaries, including matters related to displacement in water-submerged areas, land compensation and cost-sharing arrangements for the Sardar Sarovar Project.
Officials said the pact brings closure to long-pending issues that had remained unresolved for decades.
Sardar Sarovar Payment Dispute Settled
Under the agreement, pending dues will be settled through a one-time settlement mechanism. The arrangement covers cost-sharing linked to the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Project and related obligations among the participating states.
The project has provided irrigation, drinking water and electricity benefits to Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Shah said the agreement reflected cooperative federalism and greater coordination between states.
Narmada Agreement Ends Long Dispute
The settlement is being seen as part of wider efforts to resolve inter-state water and infrastructure disputes through negotiated agreements.
The development follows recent progress on other long-pending water projects, including the Kishau Dam and Yamuna water-related arrangements.
The Narmada pact is expected to reduce administrative delays and improve coordination among the four states on remaining project-linked obligations.
