Mahanadi tribunal gives last opportunity to Odisha, Chhattisgarh to settle river water dispute
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Why in news
The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) has issued a final deadline of May 2, 2026, for Odisha and Chhattisgarh to submit mutual water-sharing proposals.
Background
The MWDT is chaired by former Supreme Court Judge Justice Bela M. Trivedi. The tribunal expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of concrete proposals from both states regarding the Mahanadi river water sharing formula.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyMahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) is the body adjudicating the water sharing between Odisha and Chhattisgarh
- PostJustice Bela M. Trivedi is the chairperson of the MWDT
- FactThe deadline for states to submit mutual settlement proposals is May 2, 2026
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in inter-state river water sharing in India and the role of specialized tribunals in resolving such disputes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state friction: Competing agricultural and industrial water demands between Odisha and Chhattisgarh
- Institutional bottleneck: Delays in state-level negotiations leading to judicial intervention
- Resource scarcity: Impact of erratic rainfall on Mahanadi basin water availability
Keywords: Inter-state water dispute · Federalism · Resource allocation · Judicial intervention · Water security
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