An agreement was signed between Haryana and Rajasthan on Monday regarding the Yamuna Water Project under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah. Union Jal Shakti Minister Sh. C.R. Patil, Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, and Rajasthan Chief Minister Sh. Bhajanlal Sharma were present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that a series of meetings had been held between Haryana and Rajasthan under the chairmanship of Union Jal Shakti Minister Sh. C.R. Patil regarding the Yamuna Water Project. Under the MoU signed today, Rajasthan will utilize the surplus rainwater available in Haryana between July and October through a dedicated pipeline for drinking water purposes.
The agreement marks a significant step forward in the implementation of the project. He said that under the project, a pipeline will be laid from the Hathnikund Barrage to Rajasthan to facilitate the use of surplus water.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said it is a matter of great satisfaction, as ensuring the supply of water to those in need is a shared responsibility. He assured full cooperation from Haryana and stated that no obstacle would be allowed to hinder the implementation of the project.
The Chief Minister further said that prior to the signing of the MoU, various aspects of the project had been discussed in detail under the leadership of Union Jal Shakti Minister. The agreement was finalized after extensive deliberations on all related issues.
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini expressed his gratitude to Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah, Union Jal Shakti Minister Sh. C.R. Patil, and Rajasthan Chief Minister Sh. Bhajanlal Sharma for facilitating the agreement. Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi and other dignitaries were also present in the meeting.