Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Odisha CM Seeks Peaceful Resolution of Mahanadi Water Dispute
The Chief Minister of Odisha wants to solve the water problem with Chhattisgarh peacefully.
They plan to talk it out with help from the central government.
The Central Water Commission will offer technical help during these talks.
The leaders of both states have already discussed the issue.
Odisha is worried because it thinks Chhattisgarh is stopping the river water from flowing freely.
Odisha CM advocates for peaceful resolution of Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh.
Dispute resolution through negotiations with central government support is proposed.
Central Water Commission to provide technical support for negotiations.
The Mahanadi water dispute was discussed between the Chief Ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
The Odisha government alleges Chhattisgarh is blocking water flow.
- Who
- Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Chhattisgarh CM Bishnu Deo Sai and senior officials.
- What
- Odisha CM calls for peaceful resolution of Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh.
- When
- The meeting took place recently, with discussions ongoing between officials.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- To resolve the long-standing Mahanadi water dispute and improve relations between the two states.
Odisha's Concerns
Chhattisgarh's Stance
Water Flow
Odisha's Concerns
Odisha alleges Chhattisgarh is blocking the free flow of water in the Mahanadi River.
Chhattisgarh's Stance
Chhattisgarh's perspective is not detailed in the provided articles.
- Dispute
- Mahanadi water dispute
- States Involved
- Odisha, Chhattisgarh
- Proposed Solution
- Negotiations with central government support
- Involvement
- Central Water Commission to provide technical support
- Odisha's Allegation
- Chhattisgarh blocking water flow