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  1. Sone River water flows from Madhya Pradesh to Bihar, and Bihar introduced a comprehensive silt management policy.

Bihar and Union Ministry Sign MoU for Silt Use in Highway Projects

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Bihar and the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways signed a memorandum of understanding in New Delhi to use suitable excavated silt in national highway projects across Bihar. This initiative, called “Nadi Sanjivani,” combines water-body restoration with infrastructure development. The agreement proposes using 243 lakh cubic metres of silt in 16 ongoing national highway projects, with an estimated 835 lakh cubic metres planned for 27 future projects.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The policy aims to improve the water-carrying capacity of rivers, strengthen flood management, and conserve agricultural land. By utilizing silt as a sustainable construction material, the initiative creates a structured framework for infrastructure development and resource management in the state.

Sone River water flows from Madhya Pradesh to Bihar, and Bihar introduced a comprehensive silt management policy.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • BiharThe state that formulated and implemented the Water Sources Restoration and Silt Management Policy.
  • National Highways Authority of IndiaThe agency responsible for road construction and management, which will utilize the excavated silt.
  • UnionThe party that signed the memorandum of understanding with the Bihar government.
  • Nitin GadkariThe politician who exercises ministerial oversight over the National Highways Authority of India.

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  • National Highways Authority of IndiaSpeculative

    National Highways Authority of India might gain access to a massive, sustainable supply of excavated silt, potentially lowering construction costs.

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