(a) the number of joint inspections carried out by the engineers of UP, Haryana
and Rajasthan during the last six months to prevent the theft of Yamuna water;
(b) whether any decision has been taken regarding joint patrolling to prevent
unauthorised lifting of Yamuna water; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE AND WATER RESOURCES
(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) No joint inspection has been carried out by the engineers of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana
and Rajasthan during the last six months to prevent the theft of Yamuna water.
(b)&(c) In the 42nd meeting of Upper Yamuna River Board held on 6th July, 2012, Rajasthan had
suggested that possibility of patrolling by joint police force may be explored. However, no
decision could be taken regarding joint patrolling to prevent unauthorised lifting of Yamuna
water.