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Rajasthan seeks formation of Inter-State Basin Authority
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- Rajasthan has demanded the establishment of an Inter-State Basin Authority rather than watershed agencies to resolve disputes among different States on sharing of river waters.
Important Facts:
- In Inter-State Council’s Standing Committee meeting in New Delhi, Rajasathan showed its reservation towards setting up a watershed agencies.
- Rajasthan Minister said that several Boards were already functioning for management of inter-State basin waters, there would be no utility for the integrated group of watershed agencies.
- The Boards include Bhakra-Beas Management Board for Indus basin, Upper Yamuna River Board for Yamuna river waters, Narmada Control Authority for Narmada river waters and the Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan Chambal Inter-State Board for Chambal river waters.
4. Rajasthan also demanded allocation of more Central funds ansd a special status for Rajasthan for expansion of forest areas to meet the national targets.
5. Rajasthan has “scattered environmental status” with the presence of the Aravalli hills range and the vast Thar desert.
