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JD(U) urges inclusion of Bihar's water needs in renewed Ganga treaty
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 01:32 AM
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The Janata Dal (United) has highlighted Bihar's water requirements as the Ganga water‑sharing treaty is being renegotiated, seeking a larger allocation for the state.
New Delhi – As the central government prepares to renew the Ganga water‑sharing treaty, the Janata Dal (United) has formally raised Bihar's water demand. Party leaders argued that the state's agricultural and domestic needs have risen sharply, warranting a higher share of the river's flow.
In a statement released ahead of the treaty talks, JD(U) officials cited recent drought‑prone seasons and the growing population of the state as key factors driving the demand. They called for a transparent allocation mechanism that reflects the current water consumption patterns of Bihar's districts along the Ganga basin.
The central ministry has not yet disclosed the final terms of the renewal, but sources say that negotiations will involve all riparian states. Bihar's representatives are expected to present detailed water‑use data during the upcoming inter‑state meetings.
Stakeholders, including farmer unions and environmental groups, have welcomed the JD(U)'s push, viewing it as a step toward equitable water distribution. The outcome of the treaty renewal could shape irrigation projects and drinking‑water supply schemes across the region.
The renewed agreement is slated for signing later this year, with the final allocation to be announced after the inter‑state consensus is reached.
In a statement released ahead of the treaty talks, JD(U) officials cited recent drought‑prone seasons and the growing population of the state as key factors driving the demand. They called for a transparent allocation mechanism that reflects the current water consumption patterns of Bihar's districts along the Ganga basin.
The central ministry has not yet disclosed the final terms of the renewal, but sources say that negotiations will involve all riparian states. Bihar's representatives are expected to present detailed water‑use data during the upcoming inter‑state meetings.
Stakeholders, including farmer unions and environmental groups, have welcomed the JD(U)'s push, viewing it as a step toward equitable water distribution. The outcome of the treaty renewal could shape irrigation projects and drinking‑water supply schemes across the region.
The renewed agreement is slated for signing later this year, with the final allocation to be announced after the inter‑state consensus is reached.