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Historical Event on 7/16/1996

The four basin states of Narmada valley - Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra - reach agreement to raise the height of Sardar Sarovar dam in Gujarat to 436' after which hydrological studies will be done for 5 years to decide whether the height should be raised to the awarded 455'.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/15/1997Yaseen Malik, All-Party Hurriyat Conference leader, was released from Tihar jail.
4/12/1987V. P. Singh resigns as Defence Minister of India, K. C. Pant appointed in his place.
5/5/1986Controversial Muslim Women Bill passed by Lok Sabha.
7/16/1954French rule ends in Mahe. De facto power was transferred to the people and the Indian flag hoisted.
10/20/1905Mohansing Mahir, famous modern Punjabi poet, was born.
9/23/1997India win Sahara Cup Cricket series by 4-1 victory over Pakistan.
8/15/1995P.V Narasimha Rao introduces the mid-day meal scheme for the primary school children under the Central Government Welfare Programme.
2/10/1910Smt. Durga Bhagwat, veteran Marathi writer, was born.
12/8/1980Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev visits New Delhi.
2/19/1992The ruling Congress party wins local elections boycotted by Sikhs in Punjab.