Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra Sign MoU for Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project |
| States Involved | Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra |
| Purpose | Optimal utilization of river water resources for irrigation and drinking water supply. |
| Project Scale | World's largest groundwater recharge scheme |
| Tributaries Involved | Three tributaries of the Tapti River originating from Multai, Madhya Pradesh. |
| Water Allocation | Total water: 31.13 TMC. Madhya Pradesh: 11.76 TMC, Maharashtra: 19.36 TMC. |
| Infrastructure | Diversion weir on the Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra border, right and left bank canals. |
| Land Use | 3,362 hectares of land in Madhya Pradesh. No displacement or rehabilitation needed. |
| Beneficiary Districts | MP: Burhanpur, Khandwa. Maharashtra: Akola, Amravati, Buldhana. |
| Tapti River Origin | Satpura mountain range in Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. |
| Tapti River Basin | Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. |
| Major Tributaries | Purna, Girna, Panjara (flow from Maharashtra). |
| Ukai Dam | Major hydroelectric project on the Tapi River providing water and power to surrounding areas. |