Bihar, Jharkhand End 25-Year Son(Sone) River Water Dispute with New Pact
What Happened
Bihar and Jharkhand have signed a landmark Son (Sone) River water-sharing agreement in New Delhi, ending a dispute that dates back to Jharkhand's creation in 2000. The pact was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with Bihar receiving 5.75 million acre-feet (MAF) of water and Jharkhand 2.00 MAF.
Key Takeaways
The agreement is expected to improve irrigation, drinking water availability and long-term water security in both states, particularly in drought-prone regions. It could also accelerate delayed projects such as reservoir construction and river-linking initiatives, while reducing a major source of inter-state friction.