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Bihar and Jharkhand End 25-Year Sone River Water Dispute
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 07:38 AM
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The governments of Bihar and Jharkhand have reached an agreement to settle a quarter‑century long water‑sharing dispute over the Sone River.
New Delhi – After 25 years of contention, the states of Bihar and Jharkhand announced a joint resolution to the long‑standing Sone River water‑sharing dispute. The two state governments said the agreement was the result of intensive negotiations held over the past few months.
The settlement outlines a mutually acceptable framework for allocating river water during the monsoon and lean seasons, aiming to balance agricultural needs and ecological considerations in both states. While the precise allocation ratios were not disclosed, officials emphasized that the formula respects the historical usage patterns of each side.
Political leaders from both states hailed the accord as a milestone for regional cooperation, urging local farmers and water users to implement the new guidelines promptly. The agreement is expected to reduce inter‑state tensions and facilitate smoother development projects along the Sone basin.
The settlement outlines a mutually acceptable framework for allocating river water during the monsoon and lean seasons, aiming to balance agricultural needs and ecological considerations in both states. While the precise allocation ratios were not disclosed, officials emphasized that the formula respects the historical usage patterns of each side.
Political leaders from both states hailed the accord as a milestone for regional cooperation, urging local farmers and water users to implement the new guidelines promptly. The agreement is expected to reduce inter‑state tensions and facilitate smoother development projects along the Sone basin.