Archive · 21 May 2025
Punjab Minister at Nangal Dam Amidst Water Dispute
The water dispute between Haryana and Punjab continues.
Punjab's water minister is at the Nangal dam, watching to ensure that too much water isn't sent to Haryana.
Haryana wants more water, but Punjab says their needs are met and their infrastructure cannot safely handle the amount Haryana is requesting.
Punjab has been providing water already, and the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) had previously decided on a water release plan that Punjab prevented from being carried out.
Punjab Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal visited Nangal dam.
Goyal aims to ensure no excess water is released to Haryana.
Haryana demands 10,300 cusecs of water, but Punjab calls it unfeasible.
Punjab is currently supplying 4,000 cusecs of water for drinking.
BBMB's previous water release decision faced obstructions.
- Who
- Barinder Kumar Goyal, Bhagwant Mann, Haryana, Punjab, BBMB
- What
- Punjab minister's visit to the dam amid the water dispute.
- When
- May 2024
- Where
- Nangal Dam
- Why
- Ongoing dispute over water sharing between Haryana and Punjab.
Punjab
Haryana
Water Allocation
Punjab
Punjab states that 9,525 cusecs is sufficient and that Haryana’s demand is unfeasible and exceeding capacity.
Haryana
Haryana demands 10,300 cusecs of water.
BBMB Decision Implementation
Punjab
Punjab deployed forces, preventing the implementation of the BBMB's decision to release water.
Haryana
The BBMB's decision of April 30 to release water was obstructed.
- Location
- Nangal Dam
- Participants
- Punjab and Haryana
- Key Figures
- Barinder Kumar Goyal, Bhagwant Mann, Manoj Tripathi
- Water Demand (Haryana)
- 10,300 cusecs
- Punjab's Water Supply
- 4,000 cusecs since April 4 (for drinking water)
- Bhakra Main Line Capacity
- 11,700 cusecs
Sources
JJP meets governors, urges action on Haryana water crisis
Punjab utilised almost 23% more water than its allocated share in 21 years, Haryana tells high court
Centre backs BBMB decision to release extra water to Haryana
