With reference to the Cauvery water management, consider the following statements: 1. The CWMA ordered a total backlog release of 10.000 tmcft for Tamil Nadu. 2. The water release is scheduled to occur at the Biligundlu point in Karnataka. 3. The CWMA upheld an order for Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

CWMA upholds order for Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims + Mains· 9 October 2026

Inter-state water sharing and federalism: a GS2 case study on riparian rights and statutory dispute resolution.

Why in news

The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) upheld a committee order for Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu to clear a backlog.

Background

The CWMA upheld a Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) order for a 3.88 tmcft release starting October 9 at Biligundlu. Karnataka reported a 54% inflow deficit with only 12 tmcft remaining for irrigation.

Facts for Prelims

FactCWMA: Cauvery Water Management Authority
FactCWRC: Cauvery Water Regulation Committee
FactRelease volume: 3,000 cusecs daily for 15 days
FactBacklog amount: 15.022 tmcft for Tamil Nadu
PlaceBiligundlu: Point of water release in Karnataka

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Cauvery water management, consider the following statements:

The CWMA ordered a total backlog release of 10.000 tmcft for Tamil Nadu.
The water release is scheduled to occur at the Biligundlu point in Karnataka.
The CWMA upheld an order for Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states the backlog amount is 15.022 tmcft.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in inter-state water sharing and the role of statutory bodies in resolving riparian conflicts in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Federal friction: Conflict between state-level irrigation requirements and inter-state water sharing obligations
Institutional bottleneck: Delays in clearing water backlogs despite established management authority mandates

Keywords: Riparian rights · Inter-state water dispute · Water scarcity · Federalism · Resource management

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