Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Sign MoU for Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project MoU signed |
| Date | May 10, 2025 |
| Venue | Bhopal, during the Inter-State Control Board meeting |
| States Involved | Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra |
| Estimated Cost | ₹19,244 crore (2022-23 estimates) |
| Expected Central Funding | 90% |
| Water Utilisation (Total) | 31.13 TMC |
| Water Utilisation (MP) | 11.76 TMC |
| Water Utilisation (Mah) | 19.36 TMC |
| Purpose | Address water scarcity, ensure drinking water supply, boost irrigation |
| Districts Covered (MP) | Burhanpur, Khandwa (1,23,082 hectares) |
| Districts Covered (Mah) | Jalgaon, Akola, Buldhana, Amravati (2,34,706 hectares) |
| Land Use | 3,362 hectares in MP (No displacement/rehabilitation required) |
| Irrigation Impact | Permanent irrigation for over 3.5 lakh hectares |
| Recharge Scheme Status | World's largest recharge project |
| Origin of Tapti River | Betul district, Madhya Pradesh |
| Historical Background | Proposed in the 1990s during Devendra Fadnavis' tenure as Mayor of Nagpur |
| Control Board Meeting | First meeting after 25 years (last held in 2000) |
| Next Meeting | Scheduled for October 2025 |
| Significance | Strengthens inter-State cooperation, long-term water solution, sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, improves regional water balance |