Shah meets to resolve Mahanadi river water clash between Odisha and Chhattisgarh
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Inter-state water disputes and federalism: a key GS2 topic regarding resource allocation and cooperative federalism.
Why in news
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to chair a meeting on October 1 to mediate the Mahanadi river water-sharing dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
Background
The meeting involves the Chief Ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh, their chief secretaries, and engineers. The dispute involves Odisha's claim of dependency on the river versus Chhattisgarh's claim based on catchment area percentages.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCentral Water Commission (CWC): Technical body involved in water sharing discussions
- BodyMahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal: The body headed by Justice Bela M. Trivedi responsible for the final decision
- FactOdisha and Chhattisgarh: The two states involved in the Mahanadi river water-sharing dispute
Prelims practice question
Which technical body reports to the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal?
- (a)River Basin Authority
- (b)Irrigation Development Board
- (c)National Water Policy Board
- (d)Central Water Commission
Show answer
Answer: (d) Central Water Commission — The Central Water Commission (CWC) is the technical body reporting to the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in resolving inter-state river water disputes in India and the role of federal cooperation in ensuring equitable water distribution.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Jurisdictional friction: Overlap between state-level irrigation priorities and the tribunal's final adjudicatory authority
- Data asymmetry: Discrepancies in calculating catchment area percentages and upstream construction impacts
- Federal coordination: Balancing state-specific agricultural needs with regional water security and ecological stability
Keywords: Inter-state water sharing · Federalism · Water security · Adjudicatory authority · Resource allocation
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