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Detailed explanation-1: -The governments of Himachal and Haryana today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the construction of a dam on 77 acres in Himachal near the Adi Badri area of Yamunanagar for the revival of the Saraswati river. The project is estimated to cost Rs 215.35 crore.

Detailed explanation-2: -The governments of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh have entered into an agreement to build a dam at Adi Badri in Yamunanagar district, which, among others, will rejuvenate the mythical Saraswati river. Adi Badri, situated in Haryana near the Himachal Pradesh border, is believed to be the river’s origin point.

Detailed explanation-3: -The water stored by construction of Adi Badri Dam is planned primarily for revival of River Saraswati and development of Saraswati heritage. Further, the project envisages providing 61.88 hectare-metre water per annum for drinking and irrigation in the State of Himachal Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-4: -Q. Which state governments signed agreement to rejuvenate the Saraswati River by constructing Adi Badra Dam? Notes: The Governments of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh entered into an agreement to build a dam at Adi Badri in Yamunanagar district. Along with this, the area will also develop as a pilgrimage site.

Detailed explanation-5: -The latter extensively traveled through and surveyed Rajasthan and his notes seem to refer to Saraswati as “the lost river of the desert". According to Tod, the river originated neat in the Himalaya’s Shiwalik range parts of present-day Haryana and Rajasthan before joining the eastern branch of the Indus Delta.