Explanation:

Having thrashed out the long-pending inter-state issues, Himachal and Haryana have agreed to sign a memorandum of agreement (MoU) on, paving the way for the Adi Badri Dam, which will ensure perennial supply of water to the Saraswati river.All issues pending between Himachal and Haryana were discussed at a meeting between the Chief Secretaries of the two states on Tuesday. It is for the first time that the two states decided to resolve the issues.Chief Secretaries of Himachal Vineet Chaoudhary and Haryana DS Dhesi discussed several pending issues, including that of a permanent membership for Himachal in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).Issues concerning the protection of rights of people residing in two border villages in Sirmaur district and creating infrastructure for them were discussed.Both states had decided to sign the MoU so that the interests of both states were protected and the rights of people remained intact.