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Yamuna Water Agreement Promises Permanent Water Solution for Shekhawati Region

Yamuna Water Agreement Promises Permanent Water Solution for Shekhawati Region

Key AspectDetails
EventYamuna Water Agreement
Chief MinisterBhajan Lal Sharma
Region BenefitedShekhawati region of Rajasthan
ObjectiveEnsure sufficient water availability for drinking and irrigation
Phase 1Drinking water supply in Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu and other areas
Phase 2Irrigation facilities in Churu and Jhunjhunu districts
Review MeetingHeld at Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), Pilani on Sunday
Key InstructionPrepare Detailed Project Report (DPR) on a mission mode
Technical CollaborationCollaboration with BITS Pilani and IIT for world-class standards
Original Agreement (1994)Signed between Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi
Water Allocation1917 cusecs (577 MCM annually) from Tajewala Head (Hathnikund Barrage) during monsoon
Estimated Project Cost₹19,000 crore
Task Force MeetingFirst joint meeting held on 7th April in Yamunanagar, Haryana
Alignment Options Reviewed4 flow system options evaluated; 253 km pipeline suggested by Central Water Commission
Ground TestingConducted with the support of Haryana officials

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