The Haryana CM said Renuka in Himachal Pradesh and Kishau and Lakhwar dams in Uttarakhand are such projects from which Haryana will also get water.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit to Haryana CM, Manohar Lal Khattar, at his official residence in Chandigarh and held a detailed discussion regarding the pending inter-state issues between the two states.
An official spokesperson said during the interaction, Khattar said that water conservation is becoming a pivotal issue for future generations, and realizing the same, the state government has launched a unique scheme named ‘Mera Pani-Meri Virasat’ to promote water conservation, besides micro-irrigation projects are also being promoted in the state.
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The Haryana CM said Renuka in Himachal Pradesh and Kishau and Lakhwar dams in Uttarakhand are such projects from which Haryana will also get water.
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A Memorandum of Understanding has already been signed between Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for the construction of a dam in Himachal Pradesh. Haryana also wants to sign a similar agreement with Uttarakhand, Khattar added. Dhami assured the Haryana CM that the projects would definitely be taken forward on priority when the government is formed again in Uttarakhand.
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