Union Jal Shakti Ministry delays PRLS appraisal awaiting Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal decision
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Inter-state water sharing and federal dispute resolution: a GS3 and Water Governance case study.
Why in news
The Union Jal Shakti Ministry delayed the technical appraisal of the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS) pending a Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal – II decision.
Background
The PRLS involves the sharing of 90 tmcft of water between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The project appraisal is currently stalled due to objections from Karnataka and pending tribunal decisions.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKrishna Water Disputes Tribunal – II: Body adjudicating water sharing between Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
- Fact90 tmcft: The volume of water proposed for sharing between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh under the PRLS.
- PlacePalamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme (PRLIS): Irrigation project located in the Telangana/Andhra Pradesh region.
Prelims practice question
Which body is responsible for adjudicating water sharing disputes between Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka?
- (a)Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal – II
- (b)National Water Commission
- (c)Cauvery Water Management Authority
- (d)Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal
Show answer
Answer: (a) Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal – II — The Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal – II is the body adjudicating water sharing between these three states.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of inter-state water sharing in India and the role of federal institutions in resolving riparian disputes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Conflict between state-specific irrigation demands and tribunal-mandated water quotas
- Institutional bottleneck: Delays in technical appraisals due to pending judicial/tribunal adjudications
Keywords: Inter-state water disputes · Riparian rights · Federalism · Irrigation infrastructure · Water governance
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