CM D.K. Shivakumar: Separate Rules for Water Scarcity to Avoid Central Control
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Why in news
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar advocated for specific water scarcity rules to maintain state autonomy over dam management while adhering to Supreme Court mandates on the Cauvery basin.
Background
The Supreme Court permitted Karnataka to construct dams within its borders provided they do not impact Tamil Nadu's annual allocation of 177.25 tmcft. The issue involves the management of the Cauvery River basin and the balance between state rights and federal oversight.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTamil Nadu's annual water allocation from the Cauvery: 177.25 tmcft
- PlaceCauvery River: Flows through Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala
- BodySupreme Court of India: Final arbiter in inter-state river water disputes
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of inter-state water sharing in India and the role of federalism in balancing regional needs with ecological and legal mandates.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state water disputes
- Federal vs State jurisdiction
- Water security for agriculture
- Judicial intervention
Keywords: Federalism · Inter-state disputes · Water security · State autonomy · Judicial oversight
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