Son River Water-Sharing Agreement — Bihar–Jharkhand Dispute Resolved
10 September 2026
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Son River Water-Sharing Agreement — Bihar–Jharkhand Dispute Resolved
Context
On 31 August 2026, Bihar and Jharkhand signed an MoU in New Delhi on sharing the waters of the Sone River, ending a dispute that had continued since Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in 2000. The agreement was concluded in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil.
Historical Background
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Bihar and Jharkhand signed an MoU on Son River water-sharing in August 2026, ending a 25-year dispute. Bihar receives 5.75 MAF, Jharkhand 2.00 MAF under new agreement.
Keywords
Son Riverwater-sharing agreementBihar Jharkhandcooperative federalisminter-State disputeSone Riverwater allocationBansagar Agreement