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Bihar and Jharkhand to Sign MoU on Sone River Water Sharing
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 10:33 AM
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Bihar and Jharkhand are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to share the waters of the Sone River, aiming to resolve long‑standing water disputes.
Officials from Bihar and Jharkhand are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that will govern the sharing of the Sone River's waters.
The Sone River, a major tributary of the Ganges, flows through both states, making coordinated water management essential.
The MoU aims to establish clear guidelines for water allocation, usage, and dispute resolution, addressing long‑standing concerns between the two states.
The signing ceremony will see leaders from both sides formalise the agreement, signalling a step toward improved inter‑state cooperation on water resources.
The Sone River, a major tributary of the Ganges, flows through both states, making coordinated water management essential.
The MoU aims to establish clear guidelines for water allocation, usage, and dispute resolution, addressing long‑standing concerns between the two states.
The signing ceremony will see leaders from both sides formalise the agreement, signalling a step toward improved inter‑state cooperation on water resources.