Karnataka rejects Tamil Nadu's 18.402 tmcft water demand citing drought in 226 taluks
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Health policy & public health· Prelims + Mains·
Inter-state water disputes and federal resource allocation: a GS2 and GS3 case study.
Why in news
Karnataka rejected Tamil Nadu's demand for 18.402 tmcft of Cauvery water, citing a 55.35% inflow deficit and drought in 226 taluks to prioritize drinking water.
Background
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) directed Karnataka to ensure a 3,000 cusecs water flow at Biligundlu for 15 days starting October 24. The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) endorsed this during its 60th meeting.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKarnataka cited a 55.35% inflow deficit in the Cauvery river.
- FactTamil Nadu demanded 18.402 tmcft of water from the Cauvery.
- FactCWRC directed a 3,000 cusecs water flow at Biligundlu for 15 days.
- BodyCWMA (Cauvery Water Management Authority) endorsed the flow during its 60th meeting.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Cauvery water dispute, consider the following statements:
- The CWMA endorsed a water flow of 5,000 cusecs at Biligundlu.
- Karnataka cited a 55.35% inflow deficit in the Cauvery river to justify its decision.
- Tamil Nadu demanded 18.402 tmcft of water from the Cauvery river.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)3 only
- (b)1 and 3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The CWMA endorsed a 3,000 cusecs water flow.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in inter-state water sharing in India and the role of regulatory bodies in balancing ecological sustainability with regional demands.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state friction: Conflict between drinking water priorities and agricultural irrigation demands
- Data asymmetry: Challenges in establishing objective inflow deficit metrics for water allocation
- Institutional oversight: Role of CWRC and CWMA in mediating federal water disputes
Keywords: Inter-state water dispute · Water scarcity · Federalism · Resource allocation · Cauvery River
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