Haryana to find solution to Delhi's water problems

The Haryana government has agreed to find a positive solution for the drinking water problem in the national capital.
"We will discuss all the issues related to the water crisis and come up with a solution taking into account the interests of Delhi and Haryana," Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said after a meeting with Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu here today.
The drinking water problem was discussed at length at the meet convened by Naidu which was attended by the chief minister and irrigation minister of Haryana, Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung and senior officials of the Urban Development Ministry and the governments of Delhi and Haryana.

The meeting discussed allocation of the waters of the Ravi -Beas and Yamuna rivers and the proportion to be released to different water treatment plants in Delhi as also the directions of Supreme Court and Delhi High Court regarding the availability of water in the national capital.
The agreement regarding construction of the Munak Canal for carrying Delhi's share of water and the contribution made by Delhi government towards that was also discussed.
"The LG and Chief Secretary of Delhi... Sought implementation of the orders of Delhi High Court. Factoring in an earlier order of Supreme Court of 1996, we shall very shortly take a positive decision in the best interests of the people of Delhi and Haryana," Khattar said.