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Kishau Project agreement signed: How the long-delayed Rs 15,000-crore dam will benefit 6 states

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The Rs 15,000-crore project on Tons River, a tributary of the Yamuna, will serve irrigation, hydropower and drinking-water needs and is expected to help increase the flow of water in the Yamuna.

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The agreement of six states on the long-delayed Kishau Dam project is being seen as a significant step. It could resolve interstate water disputes and pave the way for progress in water security, irrigation, hydropower generation, and the rejuvenation of the Yamuna.

The Kishou Multipurpose Dam project, which has been stalled for years, has gained momentum again. Six states - Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana - have reached an agreement regarding the project. The crucial decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The project, which is expected to cost around Rs 15,000 crore, now needs to be approved by the Union Cabinet. What is the Kish…

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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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