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Amit Shah Chairs Odisha-Chhattisgarh Talks on Mahanadi Water Dispute
Amit Shah will meet the leaders of Odisha and Chhattisgarh to discuss the Mahanadi River.
The two states have disagreed about how the river water should be shared.
Odisha says construction of barrages in Chhattisgarh has reduced water flowing downstream.
Odisha says this affects farming, fishing and electricity production.
Chhattisgarh’s chief minister says there is no major problem between the states.
He believes the issue can be solved soon through cooperation.
The leaders and officials have agreed to continue talks through the Central Water Commission.
The meeting is intended to help both states reach a fair solution.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet the chief ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh on Thursday.
The meeting aims to advance discussions on equitable sharing of Mahanadi River water.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai recently said there was no major dispute and expressed confidence in a swift resolution.
Odisha has alleged that at least eight barrages built by Chhattisgarh reduced downstream flows, affecting agriculture, fisheries and power generation.
Both states’ chief ministers and senior officials have reportedly agreed to pursue a mutual dialogue through the Central Water Commission.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the chief ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh, Mohan Charan Majhi and Vishnu Deo Sai.
- What
- A meeting to advance resolution of the Mahanadi water-sharing dispute.
- Where
- The chairing location is not specified; the earlier chief-ministerial meeting took place in Bhubaneswar.
- When
- Thursday; it follows a September 20 meeting between the two chief ministers.
- Why
- To speed up talks on equitable sharing of Mahanadi water and pursue a mutually agreed resolution.
Odisha's Position
Chhattisgarh's Position
Whether a major dispute exists
Odisha's Position
Odisha treats the Mahanadi as its lifeline and has raised concerns about reduced downstream water flow from Chhattisgarh's barrage construction.
Chhattisgarh's Position
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said there was no major dispute over Mahanadi water and that the issue would soon be resolved.
How the issue should be resolved
Odisha's Position
Odisha is participating in discussions aimed at securing equitable sharing of the river's water.
Chhattisgarh's Position
Chhattisgarh supports resolving the matter through mutual dialogue involving both states and the Central Water Commission.
Key facts
- Chair
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- States involved
- Odisha and Chhattisgarh
- River
- Mahanadi River
- Dispute period
- The conflict dates back to 2016.
- Odisha's allegation
- At least eight Chhattisgarh barrages reduced downstream flow.
- Reported impacts
- Agriculture, fisheries and power generation in Odisha.
- Proposed process
- Mutual dialogue through the Central Water Commission.
Quotes
Mohan Charan Majhi
Chief Minister of Odisha
“There is no dispute over Mahanadi water. As the BJP is in power in both the states, Chhattisgarh and Odisha, as well as at the Centre, this is going to be resolved very soon. Several long-pending inter-state river water disputes are also being settled amicably. So, the Mahanadi water dispute between Chhattisgarh and Odisha will also be resolved soon.”
thehansindia.com
“It was a pleasure to receive Hon'ble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Ji, at my residence. We had a fruitful interaction on strengthening cooperation between Odisha and Chhattisgarh and advancing our shared commitment towards the development and welfare of our people.”
thehansindia.com
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