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26 June 2026

Tungabhadra basin water-sharing consensus

The topic involves inter-state water-sharing disputes and infrastructure management in a major river basin, which are core issues related to federalism, natural resource distribution, and irrigation policy.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana have reached a consensus on water-sharing and irrigation issues in the Tungabhadra basin.
  • The Tungabhadra reservoir has undergone a major infrastructure upgrade with the replacement of 33 spillway gates.
  • Siltation is a critical issue, with approximately 33 tmcft of silt accumulated, significantly reducing the dam's storage capacity.
  • The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti plans to initiate a dredging program for major reservoirs, starting with the Tungabhadra dam, providing technical support to the involved States.
  • The Union government has proposed the formation of a high-level committee to resolve long-standing inter-State water-sharing disputes among the three riparian States.
  • Telangana has reported difficulties in utilizing its full allocation of 15.9 TMCFT of water through the Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme (RDS), citing siltation and water-sharing constraints.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Tungabhadra Dam inter-state water sharing, which has been running since 26 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges posed by siltation in major irrigation reservoirs in India and the role of inter-State cooperation in ensuring sustainable water management. 150 words
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  2. Inter-State river water disputes remain a persistent challenge to India's federal structure. In the context of the Tungabhadra basin, analyze the mechanisms available for resolving such disputes and the importance of collaborative governance in water resource management. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme (RDS) is associated with the water-sharing arrangements of which river basin?

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