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MP to Pay Gujarat Rs 217 Cr, Resolving 30-Year-Old Narmada Water Dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Jul 2026, 05:46 PM
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the resolution of a 30-40 year old inter-state dispute with Gujarat concerning the Sardar Sarovar project. The state will pay Rs 217 crore to Gujarat as part of the settlement.
Madhya Pradesh is set to pay Gujarat Rs 217 crore, marking the resolution of a long-standing inter-state water dispute. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that the conflict, related to the Sardar Sarovar project and spanning three to four decades, has now been settled.
This financial settlement is a significant step towards resolving the complex issues that have persisted for years between the two states regarding water sharing and project benefits. The Chief Minister highlighted this achievement as a key development.
While the announcement focused on the dispute's resolution, CM Yadav also briefly touched upon other achievements of his government in areas such as water conservation, cultural development, sports, and industrial growth.
This financial settlement is a significant step towards resolving the complex issues that have persisted for years between the two states regarding water sharing and project benefits. The Chief Minister highlighted this achievement as a key development.
While the announcement focused on the dispute's resolution, CM Yadav also briefly touched upon other achievements of his government in areas such as water conservation, cultural development, sports, and industrial growth.