Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary Urges Adequate Ganga Water Share to Drive State Growth

On Friday, 30 October 2026, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary spoke at a one‑day seminar organised by the State Water Resources Department (WRD) titled *Ganga Water Treaty: Water Security of Bihar*. He stressed that Bihar’s interests must be prioritised in matters concerning the Ganga water and the Farakka Treaty.

Choudhary highlighted that sufficient water is essential for drinking, irrigation and industrial operations. He noted that the 25‑year dispute over Sone River water between Bihar and Jharkhand has been resolved with the help of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, ensuring Bihar receives three‑quarters (3/4) of the water.

The CM also announced several policy and infrastructure initiatives:

• A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between WRD and the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) in Roorkee for a *Flood Plain Zone Delineation Study*.
• Approval of 115 acres for a sugar mill and 151.58 acres for other industries.
• ₹12 crore earmarked for the *Bihar State Games 2026*.
• A nod for an underground road corridor in Patna.
• A state‑level *Silt Management* policy, with plans to use silt from the Ganga for public and construction projects.
• A forthcoming agreement with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to strengthen embankments along the Ganga.

Choudhary called for a scientific approach to river management, suggesting aerial surveys to assess flow and silt accumulation. He reiterated the government’s commitment to transform Bihar’s rivers into a foundation for economic prosperity, aiming to create jobs for one crore people.

The CM’s remarks underline the importance of water security for Bihar’s holistic development and signal a coordinated effort with central authorities to optimise river resources.