Agreement Between Bihar and Jharkhand for Water Sharing
- On 13th January 2026, the Bihar Cabinet approved the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be signed with Jharkhand in this regard.
- As per the agreement, Bihar will receive 5.75 million-acre feet (MAF) of water while Jharkhand will get 2 MAF from the total 7.75 MAF allotted to undivided Bihar under the Bansagar Accord of 1973 between the two states and Madhya Pradesh.
- This approval also paved the way for the construction of the Indrapuri Reservoir.
- The Indrapuri Reservoir Project will strengthen irrigation facilities in at least eight districts - Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Patna, Gaya, and ....
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