In front of Home Minister Amit Shah, four states along the Narmada River—Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra—signed a historic deal on Tuesday to settle long-standing disagreements over land compensation and rehabilitation for families uprooted by the Narmada Project.
According to officials, the agreement resolves long-standing concerns over compensation for land acquired during the multi-state river project and the rehabilitation of residents in flood-affected communities. The agreement represents a major advancement in the Center's efforts to assist states in resolving protracted conflicts via discussion and agreement.
The Narmada deal comes after several recent developments in river infrastructure and water-sharing initiatives involving several states.A conflict that had been unsolved for almost thirty years came to an end on June 29 when Rajasthan and Haryana inked an agreement for the building and implementation of the Yamuna Water Project. The accord was hailed by officials as a significant step toward resolving one of the longest-standing interstate water disputes.
A Memorandum of Understanding for the execution of the Kishau Multipurpose Project was signed on June 16 by Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. It aims to support irrigation and electricity generation, increase water availability, and help revitalize the Yamuna River.
The most recent accords, according to the officials, highlight the increasing momentum in settling long-standing interstate water and infrastructure conflicts.

Compensation for land
In front of Home Minister Amit Shah, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra reached a deal on Tuesday to settle long-standing disagreements over land compensation and rehabilitation for residents uprooted by the Narmada Project.