Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while presenting Haryana's interests before the Ravi-Beas Water Tribunal, on Friday said that the final decision on the report submitted by the Ravi-Beas Water Tribunal on 30th January 1987 should be made at the earliest so that Haryana can receive its rightful share of water without further delay. The Chief Minister made these remarks during a meeting with the Ravi-Beas Water Tribunal, which visited Chandigarh.

Saini extended a warm welcome to Justice Vineet Saran, Chairman of the Ravi and Beas Water Tribunal, Member Justice P Naveen Rao, and Suman Shyam on behalf of the people of Haryana. He said that the Ravi and Beas Water Tribunal had submitted its report on January 30, 1987. Since that day, people of all ages in Haryana – from children to the elderly – have been eagerly awaiting a final decision on this matter. He expressed his hope that the Tribunal would deliver a prudent and fair judgment, one that would be widely respected across the country.

The CM  said that water conservation for future generations is not only a priority for India but has also become a global concern. To address this, comprehensive water conservation plans must be developed. He said that former Prime Minister Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee had initiated plans to link rivers, a vision that is now being advanced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Haryana government has also taken significant steps toward establishing a framework for river linkage.

 Saini said that the SYL issue remains critical for Haryana, with the Hon'ble Supreme Court ruling in Haryana's favour. However, the state has yet to receive its rightful share of water from Punjab. He pointed out that Haryana has repeatedly raised the demand for its water share across multiple forums, but the Punjab government has made no progress on this matter. He expressed hope that the SYL issue would be resolved soon.