Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Four states Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra—signed the Narmada Project Payment Pact to settle long-pending financial issues related to the implementation of the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (NWDT) Award. The agreement covers cost-sharing for the Sardar Sarovar and Indira Sagar projects, including rehabilitation expenses, compensation for submerged land, construction costs, interest on borrowings, and settlement of outstanding dues. The pact represents an important step toward cooperative federalism, improved inter-state coordination, and efficient management of the Narmada River basin and its major water resource projects.