Kishau Project agreement signed: How the long-delayed Rs 15,000-crore dam will benefit 6 states
- The Kishau Multipurpose Dam Project, costing nearly Rs 15,000 crore, was agreed upon by the states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Haryana in a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- The dam, to be built on the Tons River in Uttarakhand, will be 236 metres high with a 660 MW hydroelectric capacity and aims to provide irrigation and increase water flow to the Yamuna, benefiting multiple states with specific water allocations.
- Ninety percent of the water component cost will be covered by the Centre, with the remaining costs shared by the states; Himachal Pradesh will surrender its water share to Delhi and Rajasthan, who will cover its power component costs.
- The project requires significant rehabilitation as approximately 2,950 hectares will be submerged, impacting 17 villages and around 5,500 people; it will move to Union Cabinet approval for implementation.
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Kishau Project agreement signed: How the long-delayed Rs 15,000-crore dam will benefit 6 states
The Rs 15,000-crore project on Tons River, a tributary of the Yamuna, will serve irrigation, hydropower and drinking-water needs and is expected to help increase the flow of water in the Yamuna.
Kishau MoU Boosts Shekhawati Water Security
Blurb: Six states sign Kishau MoU, advancing a Rs 15,000 crore multipurpose project expected to significantly strengthen Shekhawati’s water security, irrigation, drinking water access and regional development over the coming years. Jaipur The long-pending Kishau Multipurpose Project moved closer to implementation on Tuesday with six participating states signing a memorandum of understanding in New Delhi, […]
The agreement of six states on the long-delayed Kishau Dam project is being seen as a significant step. It could resolve interstate water disputes and pave the way for progress in water security, irrigation, hydropower generation, and the rejuvenation of the Yamuna.
The Kishou Multipurpose Dam project, which has been stalled for years, has gained momentum again. Six states - Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana - have reached an agreement regarding the project. The crucial decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The project, which is expected to cost around Rs 15,000 crore, now needs to be approved by the Union Cabinet. What is the Kish…
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