Narmada Control Authority: 15th RCNCA meet accepts MoU on Sardar Sarovar cost sharing
The Review Committee of the Narmada Control Authority (RCNCA) accepted the Attorney General's opinion and the 7 July 2026 Memorandum of Understanding at its 15th meeting on 27 October 2026. The move is a step towards settling long-running disputes among Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra over sharing the cost of the Sardar Sarovar project.
What this means for you
This decision concerns the four state governments and their water resource departments, not ordinary citizens directly. Readers do not have to fill any form or meet any date because of it. For more information, they can approach the Ministry of Jal Shakti or their state's water resources department.
Key facts
- The 15th RCNCA meeting was held on 27 October 2026 via video conferencing.
- It was chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil.
- The MoU was signed in New Delhi on 7 July 2026 by the four states.
- The MoU is described as progress towards ending disputes over sharing Sardar Sarovar project costs.
- The process for paying dues of NWDT award projects is to be finalised within financial year 2026-27.
What happened
The 15th meeting of the Review Committee of the Narmada Control Authority (RCNCA) was held on 27 October 2026 through video conferencing. It was chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister and RCNCA chairman C. R. Patil. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma took part.
What was approved
The committee accepted the opinion of the Attorney General of India and the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the four states in New Delhi on 7 July 2026. The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil. It has been accepted as a one-time settlement of inter-state outstanding amounts, claims and financial liabilities. The meeting also approved the process for paying the outstanding amount.
Which dispute it addresses
According to the release, accepting the MoU is a historic step and significant progress towards ending long-pending disputes among Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra over sharing the construction cost of the Sardar Sarovar project. Under it, the pending outstanding amount will be settled in one go.
Payment for NWDT award projects
The release says cooperation was thanked for finalising, within financial year 2026-27, the process for paying the outstanding amount of NWDT award projects.
What next
The minister said efforts are being made to resolve inter-state river water disputes. He thanked officials of the concerned states, the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DOWR, RD & GR) and the Narmada Control Authority (NCA) for working on the MoU and holding the 15th RCNCA meeting to confirm it.
What it means for ordinary people
This is a financial settlement between state governments. The release gives no application, eligibility rule or deadline for citizens, so readers do not need to act. For more information, they can contact the Ministry of Jal Shakti or their state water resources department.
Questions and answers
When was the 15th Narmada Control Authority review committee meeting held?
On 27 October 2026, through video conferencing. It was chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil.
What was approved at the meeting?
The Attorney General's opinion and the 7 July 2026 Memorandum of Understanding were accepted. The process for paying outstanding dues was also approved.
Which states signed the MoU?
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. It was signed in New Delhi on 7 July 2026.
Do ordinary people need to do anything?
No. This is a financial and administrative matter between states, and the release gives no application or deadline for citizens.
By when will NWDT award project dues be paid?
According to the release, the process is to be finalised within financial year 2026-27.
Source: PIB, "नर्मदा नियंत्रण प्राधिकरण की समीक्षा समिति की 15वीं बैठक में अटॉर्नी जनरल की राय और 7 जुलाई 2026 के समझौता ज्ञापन को मंजूरी दी गई। साथ ही वित्त वर्ष 2026-27 में एनडब्ल्यूडीटी अवॉर्ड परियोजनाओं के बकाया भुगतान की प्रक्रिया स्वीकृत की गई", 29 October 2026. Read the original notice
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