Bihar Cabinet clears decks for construction of Indrapuri reservoir project
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Why in news
The Bihar Cabinet approved the Indrapuri reservoir project to resolve a long-standing water-sharing dispute with Jharkhand.
Background
The project will benefit eight districts in Bihar and was approved following a 2025 agreement between Bihar and Jharkhand at the Eastern Regional Conference. The cabinet also approved the Bihar Vikas Mission to oversee 'Saat Nischay-3'.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceIndrapuri reservoir project: A water project benefiting eight districts in Bihar
- FactBihar-Jharkhand water sharing agreement: Finalized in 2025 at the Eastern Regional Conference
- SchemeSaat Nischay-3: A Bihar state government initiative overseen by the Bihar Vikas Mission
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of inter-state water sharing in India and suggest a framework for cooperative federalism in water management.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state friction: Conflict over riparian rights and water-sharing quotas between Bihar and Jharkhand
- Institutional bottleneck: Need for a robust national water-sharing framework to resolve regional disputes
- Developmental trade-off: Balancing irrigation needs for agriculture with industrial and domestic water demands
Keywords: Inter-state water sharing · Cooperative federalism · Riparian rights · Irrigation infrastructure · Regional cooperation
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