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5 September 2026

Krishna River Management Board water sharing dispute

The Krishna River water dispute involves the functioning of statutory inter-state river water management boards and highlights critical challenges in Indian federalism and natural resource governance.

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Notes

  • The Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) three-member committee meeting failed to reach a consensus on water-sharing ratios for the 2026-27 period.
  • The dispute involves Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regarding water allocation from the Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar reservoirs.
  • Andhra Pradesh advocates for the continuation of the 66:34 ad hoc sharing arrangement established in 2015-16.
  • Telangana demands a 50:50 water-sharing ratio, a position it has maintained since 2020.
  • The impasse is exacerbated by El Niño conditions, which have led to poor water inflows.
  • Both states have requested 47 tmc ft of water each to meet drinking water requirements until the end of October.
  • The KRMB plans to convene a higher-level meeting involving state government secretaries and the board chairman to resolve the deadlock.
  • Both states have been accused of drawing water from common reservoirs without prior board approval, leading to unilateral actions.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Krishna River water sharing dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which has been running since 25 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Inter-state water disputes remain a significant challenge to cooperative federalism in India. In light of the recent impasse in the Krishna River Management Board, discuss the institutional mechanisms available for the resolution of such disputes and the limitations of current river management boards. 150 words
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  2. The management of inter-state river waters is critical for both agricultural stability and drinking water security. Critically analyze the role of River Management Boards in balancing the competing demands of riparian states and suggest reforms to ensure equitable water distribution during periods of climate-induced water scarcity. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following reservoirs are identified as common storage facilities between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana under the Krishna River Management Board?

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