Historic Agreement Signed for Yamuna Water Project in Rajasthan
The Yamuna Water Project in Rajasthan has reached a significant milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement involving Rajasthan, Haryana, and the central government. This agreement aims to provide water to the Shekhawati region, which has been awaiting this resource for over three decades. Key officials from both states and the central government will be present at the ceremony, marking a historic step in regional water management. The project, with a total cost of ₹33,379 crore, will ensure that Rajasthan receives 577 million cubic meters of water from Haryana during the monsoon season, fulfilling a long-standing commitment under the 1994 Yamuna Water Agreement.
| Jun 29, 2026, 08:02 IST
Significant Milestone for the Yamuna Water Project
On June 29, 2026, the ambitious Yamuna Water Project initiated by the Bhajanlal government in Rajasthan received a substantial administrative and political boost. This development occurred during the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in New Delhi, involving the governments of Rajasthan, Haryana, and the central administration. This agreement is viewed as a historic step towards providing Yamuna water to the Shekhawati region, a demand that has been pending for the last 32 years.
Key Officials Attending the MoA Ceremony in Delhi
The MoA ceremony for the Yamuna Water Project will see the participation of senior administrative and technical officials from both Rajasthan and Haryana, along with representatives from the central government.
Representatives from the Rajasthan Government
- V. Srinivasan (IAS) – Chief Secretary, Rajasthan
- Abhay Kumar (IAS) – Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Water Resources Department
- Bhuvan Bhaskar – Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department
- Senior officials from the Water Resources Department and the Chief Minister's Office (CMO)
Representatives from the Haryana Government
- Anurag Rastogi (IAS) – Chief Secretary, Haryana
- Anurag Agarwal (IAS) – Additional Chief Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department
- Senior engineers and officials from the Irrigation and Water Resources Department
Central Government Representatives
- Union Minister for Water Power C.R. Patil
- Senior officials from the Ministry of Water Power
- Officials from the Central Water Commission (CWC)
- Officials from the Upper Yamuna River Board, who will play a crucial role.
Total Project Cost
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Project Cost | ₹33,379 Crore |
| Land Acquisition | Approximately ₹3,900 Crore |
| Pipeline Construction | Three parallel underground pipelines (3.6 meters in diameter) |
Water Allocation from Haryana to Rajasthan
- 577 Million Cubic Meters (MCM) of water.
- Source: Hathnikund Barrage (Haryana).
- Water will be supplied to Rajasthan during the monsoon season (July to October).
- This allocation utilizes 10.4 percent of the share designated for Rajasthan under the 1994 Yamuna Water Agreement.