Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra & Gujarat Signal Sardar Sarovar Pact | FP picture
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh):Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan on Tuesday signed an settlement to resolve the long-pending dispute over cost-sharing preparations for the Sardar Sarovar Dam mission.
The settlement was signed in New Delhi within the presence of Union Residence Minister Amit Shah and Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma signed the pact, marking a serious milestone in resolving the inter-state dispute.
Beneath the settlement, all pending monetary liabilities associated to the mission will likely be settled by way of a one-time settlement, bringing closure to long-standing cost points among the many 4 states.
Praising the consensus reached by the states, Shah stated the Sardar Sarovar mission had immensely benefited Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan by making certain the availability of water and electrical energy to individuals throughout these states.
He stated the Centre was resolving water-sharing points throughout the nation by way of cooperation amongst states.
Whether or not it’s Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana or Maharashtra, he stated, the nation’s water assets finally serve the individuals, significantly farmers.
Shah added that the dispute over pending dues arising from the Narmada Award had continued for years amongst Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra, however an amicable resolution had now been reached by way of mutual discussions.
