Archive · 25 May 2025
Punjab CM Seeks Centre's Help in Water Dispute with Haryana
The Chief Minister of Punjab wants the central government to help solve a water-sharing dispute with Haryana.
He's concerned about how water is being divided and wants the center to mediate discussions.
He also requested funds to combat drug trafficking and improve border security.
Punjab is asking for involvement in Yamuna water allocation negotiations, as the state believes that the water is being unequally distributed.
The CM also voiced his disappointment in the Bhakra Beas Management Board.
Punjab's CM urged the Centre to mediate water-sharing issues with Haryana.
He requested funds for border security and drug control.
Punjab wants to be included in Yamuna water allocation discussions.
Punjab has no surplus water, and existing rivers are in deficit.
The CM criticized the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) over water release decisions.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- What
- Urged the Centre to intervene in water-sharing with Haryana; sought funds for border security.
- When
- Saturday (during Niti Aayog meeting)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To resolve water-sharing issues with Haryana and improve border security.
Punjab Government
Haryana/BBMB (Implied)
Water Sharing
Punjab Government
Punjab asserts it has no surplus water and objects to the current water-sharing arrangement with Haryana.
Haryana/BBMB (Implied)
Haryana's stance is not explicitly stated in the article, but Punjab implies disagreement with Haryana's water usage and the current allocation.
BBMB Actions
Punjab Government
Punjab views the Bhakra Beas Management Board's (BBMB) actions as biased against the state, particularly in water release decisions.
Haryana/BBMB (Implied)
The article does not present the BBMB's perspective on the water release decisions.
- Key Issue
- Water Sharing Dispute between Punjab and Haryana
- Initiator
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann
- Meeting
- Niti Aayog's Governing Council meeting
- Requested Grant
- Rs 2,829 crore
- Purpose of Grant
- Drug trafficking control and border security
- Water Source Discussed
- Yamuna River
