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Amid a serious drought situation in Maharashtra, the way has been cleared for the state to receive 5 TMC water from Gujarat’s Ukai dam. Under the decision of the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal, directions have been issued by the Centre to make available Maharashtra’s allocated share of water. In this connection, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the state’s case at a meeting of the review committee of the Narmada Control Authority.
Maharashtra has been allocated 10 TMC water. According to official information, the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal has allocated a total of 10 TMC water for Maharashtra. Of this, 5 TMC water is to be provided through a diversion canal and the remaining 5 TMC from Gujarat’s Ukai dam. Under this arrangement, the Maharashtra government had sought approval for the release of its share of water from Ukai dam. Chief Minister Fadnavis said at the meeting that a decision to provide Maharashtra its stipulated share of water had earlier also been taken in a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He urged the authorities concerned to take the necessary steps to implement this arrangement.
Jal Shakti Minister issues directions. At the meeting of the review committee of the Narmada Control Authority, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil issued necessary directions regarding making available Maharashtra’s stipulated share of water. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also joined the meeting virtually.
Water availability to increase amid drought. Amid the ongoing drought in Maharashtra, water availability has become a critical issue for the state. According to an official release, more than 80 percent of the state’s talukas are said to be affected by drought. In such a situation, receiving the stipulated 5 TMC water from Ukai dam is expected to help increase water availability in the concerned areas. However, detailed information has not yet emerged on the actual date of water release, the supply process, and which areas will be given water on a priority basis. Attention will now be on further action by the agencies concerned.
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