Bihar and Jharkhand Sign Agreement on Sharing Sone River Water
| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Agreement Signed | Bihar and Jharkhand signed an MoU for sharing water from the Sone River. |
| Presence of Key Figures | Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary, and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren were present. |
| Objective | To resolve the longstanding water dispute between Bihar and Jharkhand. |
| Benefits in Bihar | Increased water availability in Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur, Aurangabad, Arwal, Gaya, and Patna. |
| Benefits in Jharkhand | Water availability for irrigation and drinking in Palamu and Garhwa. |