Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan CMs sign Narmada dues pact
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Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan signed an agreement to settle long-standing outstanding dues related to the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (NWDT) Award Projects.
Background
The NWDT Award was established in 1969 to determine water allocation and power generation for the four states. The new agreement addresses unresolved issues including cost-sharing for Sardar Sarovar and Indira Sagar Projects, R&R (Resettlement and Rehabilitation) expenditure, and interest burdens on borrowings.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNWDT: Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal was established in 1969 to adjudicate water sharing among riparian states.
- FactThe agreement covers cost-sharing for major projects including Sardar Sarovar and Indira Sagar.
- PlaceThe Narmada River flows through Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how inter-state water sharing agreements contribute to the strengthening of cooperative federalism and regional economic integration in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal friction: Complexity of apportioning interest burdens and R&R costs across different state exchequers.
- Federal coordination: Transition from judicial adjudication to executive-led consensus in resolving long-standing water disputes.
- Infrastructure equity: Balancing the developmental needs of upstream and downstream states in large-scale irrigation projects.
Keywords: Cooperative Federalism · Inter-state Water Disputes · Resettlement and Rehabilitation · Resource Allocation · Hydro-politics
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