Cauvery Water Management Authority

A statutory body established by the central government to implement the final order of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal, aimed at ensuring the equitable distribution and regulation of water among the riparian states.

Why it matters

Facilitates the implementation of water-sharing arrangements through a structured monitoring mechanism.
Provides a framework for the regulation of water releases from reservoirs to manage seasonal scarcity.
Acts as a technical interface for resolving inter-state water conflicts through data-driven oversight.

How it is asked

Focus on the legal mandate of the authority, the composition of its governing body, and the constitutional provisions related to the adjudication of inter-state water disputes under Article 262.

In the syllabus

Distribution of natural resources (global and Indian subcontinent) GS1
Separation of powers: dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions GS2
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies GS2

In the news

Tamil Nadu's plea for Cauvery water release 4 August

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