Four Indian states sign an agreement to resolve a decades-long payment dispute related to the Narmada project, according to reports from The Times of India and The Hindu. The deal sets out the terms for how pending dues are settled, including a resolution mechanism for outstanding payments. Under the pact, the parties resolve payments needed for a final settlement of long-standing arrears through a one-time settlement arrangement, rather than continuing separate or staggered claims over time. While the reports describe the core structure of the agreement—final settlement of pending dues and the use of a one-time settlement—they do not specify in the provided excerpts the exact payment amounts, timelines, or the names of all the states involved. The agreement is presented as a move to close out unresolved liabilities connected to the Narmada project, which have persisted for decades. Overall, both outlets report that the four states formalize the settlement through an inter-state pact aimed at ending the dispute and clarifying the payment responsibilities for the final reconciliation of dues.