The Committee noted with satisfaction that the states of Haryana and Rajasthan are working together for the implementation of the project for transfer of Rajasthan’s share of Yamuna river to water scarce regions in Rajasthan at the earliest.
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The 9th meeting of the Upper Yamuna Review Committee (UYRC) was held under the chairmanship of C R Patil, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, on Thursday at Yamuna Bhawan, Noida.
Various aspects of regulation and management of surface water like implementation of storage projects in Yamuna basin; Transfer of Rajasthan’s share of Yamuna water; Maintenance of e-Flow in river Yamuna; Inclusion of representative of NMCG as a member in UYRB; etc were discussed during the meeting, the Ministry of Jal Shakti said on Friday.
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The Committee noted with satisfaction that the states of Haryana and Rajasthan are working together for the implementation of the project for transfer of Rajasthan’s share of Yamuna river to water scarce regions in Rajasthan at the earliest.
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The matter related to ensuring requisite flow in river Yamuna for its rejuvenation was also discussed.
The Union minister observed that all states will have to reduce their consumption by adopting water efficient practices and spare water to flow in river Yamuna.
He called upon all concerned states to explore the possibility in a positive manner and asked all partner States to work in the larger interest of the country for implementation of three storage projects in the Yamuna basin.
These measures will help in improvement of water availability during lean season as well as in ensuring e-flow and reducing pollution.
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