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Punjab to File Supreme Court Petition Over Kishau Multipurpose Project, Demands Yamuna Water Share
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🗓 21 Sep 2026, 05:16 PM
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The Punjab government plans to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the Kishau Multipurpose Project and is demanding a share of water from the Yamuna River.
The Punjab government has announced its intention to file a petition with the Supreme Court to contest the Kishau Multipurpose Project, a dam initiative that has raised concerns among the state’s leaders and residents.
In a statement released by the state’s Chief Minister’s office, officials said the project threatens to divert water resources that Punjab relies on for agriculture and drinking purposes. The government is also seeking a share of water from the Yamuna River, arguing that the current allocation is insufficient for the state’s needs.
The Supreme Court petition will address both the legality of the Kishau project and the distribution of water rights. Punjab officials have requested a review of the project’s environmental impact assessments and the adequacy of water allocation agreements.
The move comes amid growing pressure from farmers and local communities who fear that the dam could reduce water flow to Punjab’s irrigation canals. The state’s legal team is preparing to argue that the project violates existing water-sharing treaties and environmental norms.
Punjab’s demand for a larger Yamuna water share reflects broader regional disputes over water distribution in northern India. The government hopes the Supreme Court’s intervention will lead to a more equitable allocation of water resources.
In a statement released by the state’s Chief Minister’s office, officials said the project threatens to divert water resources that Punjab relies on for agriculture and drinking purposes. The government is also seeking a share of water from the Yamuna River, arguing that the current allocation is insufficient for the state’s needs.
The Supreme Court petition will address both the legality of the Kishau project and the distribution of water rights. Punjab officials have requested a review of the project’s environmental impact assessments and the adequacy of water allocation agreements.
The move comes amid growing pressure from farmers and local communities who fear that the dam could reduce water flow to Punjab’s irrigation canals. The state’s legal team is preparing to argue that the project violates existing water-sharing treaties and environmental norms.
Punjab’s demand for a larger Yamuna water share reflects broader regional disputes over water distribution in northern India. The government hopes the Supreme Court’s intervention will lead to a more equitable allocation of water resources.