An agreement for Renukaji Dam Multipurpose Project was signed in New Delhi on Friday among the States of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand in the presence of&nbsp; Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Minister Nitin Gadkari.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' All the six Chief Ministers were present on the occasion.<br />'' <br />'' Under the agreement, three storage projects are proposed to be constructed on the river Yamuna and two of its tributaries – Tons and Giri in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' These include&nbsp; Lakhwar project on river Yamuna in Uttarakhand, Kishau on river Tons in Uttarakhand and&nbsp; Himachal Pradesh and&nbsp; Renukaji on river Giri in Himachal Pradesh.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' The projects were conceived in 2008. Most of the irrigation cost and the drinking water component of these projects will be funded by the central government.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In addition to this, a concession agreement was also signed for&nbsp; Namami Gange projects for the city of Prayagraj under Hybrid Annuity Mode and One City One Operator Concept.&nbsp;</span>
News On AIR | January 11, 2019 8:52 PM
Centre, six states sign agreement for Renukaji Dam Multipurpose Project