Punjab, Haryana Chief Ministers meet to discuss SYL canal issue

Why in news

Chief Ministers of Punjab and Haryana met in Chandigarh to discuss the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute following a Supreme Court directive to cooperate with the Centre for an amicable solution.

Background

The meeting took place in Chandigarh on Tuesday between Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini. The dispute centers on water sharing between the two states regarding the SYL canal.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceChandigarh: Venue of the meeting between Punjab and Haryana Chief Ministers.
• FactSutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL): A canal project involving water sharing between Punjab and Haryana.
• BodySupreme Court: Directed the two states to cooperate with the Centre for an amicable solution.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges of inter-state water sharing in India and the role of the Union government in mediating federal disputes over natural resources.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Federal friction: Conflict between state-specific water requirements and regional water-sharing agreements
• Judicial oversight: Role of the Supreme Court in mediating inter-state resource disputes
• Institutional bottleneck: Lack of a comprehensive national water policy to streamline inter-state allocations

Keywords: Cooperative Federalism · Inter-state Water Disputes · Resource Allocation · Judicial Intervention · Amicable Settlement

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