Mahanadi River Water Dispute

2 entries over 4 days, from 31 July 2026 to 3 August 2026.

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31 July

Odisha CM on Mahanadi water dispute resolution

The Mahanadi river water dispute involves Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
A high-level meeting was held in New Delhi involving the Union Jal Shakti Minister and the Chief Ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
The objective is to reach a permanent settlement regarding the distribution, management, and preservation of Mahanadi waters within a three-month timeframe.
The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) has previously expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of a concrete settlement proposal from the involved states.
The MWDT has warned that it may impose a settlement formula if the states fail to reach a negotiated agreement.

02
3 August

The Mahanadi river water dispute involves the states of Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
The Central Water Commission (CWC) chairperson leads a technical committee tasked with reporting to the Mahanadi Water Dispute Tribunal.
The timeline for the submission of the technical committee report is three months.
Key technical concerns include the installation and maintenance of water gauges, specifically near the Saradihi barrage.
Operational issues include the alleged failure to follow rule-curve norms for the safety of the Hirakud reservoir.
Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of backflow water from Chhattisgarh on flood conditions in Odisha.
The Mahanadi river is a critical water source for 16 districts in Odisha.

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