Odisha and Chhattisgarh express willingness to amicably resolve Mahanadi water dispute
Odisha and Chhattisgarh have indicated their willingness to amicably resolve their long-standing dispute over the sharing of Mahanadi river water. The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT), chaired by Justice Bela M. Trivedi, has granted the states additional time, setting the next hearing for September 6, to report on their settlement progress. Odisha's Advocate-General presented evidence of high-level meetings and correspondence between Chief Ministers Mohan Majhi (Odisha) and Vishnu Deo Sai (Chhattisgarh), confirming that a settlement is under consideration. Odisha has proposed establishing a joint committee of the states, guided by the Union Jal Shakti Ministry and led by the Central Water Commission (CWC), to facilitate the resolution process.
Key Points
- Odisha and Chhattisgarh are seeking an amicable resolution to their Mahanadi river water sharing dispute.
- The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) has provided more time for the states to reach a settlement.
- High-level discussions between the Chief Ministers of both states are underway regarding the dispute resolution.
- Odisha proposed forming a joint committee, guided by the Union Jal Shakti Ministry and led by the CWC, to mediate the settlement.
- The next hearing before the tribunal is scheduled for September 6 to review the progress of talks.
Exam Facts
- Dispute: Mahanadi river water sharing.
- Tribunal: Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT), chaired by Justice Bela M. Trivedi.
- Proposed committee: Joint committee of states, guided by Union Jal Shakti Ministry, led by Central Water Commission (CWC).
- Next hearing date: September 6.
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