Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Karnataka, Goa Dispute Escalates Over Mahadayi River Project
Karnataka and Goa are arguing about a river called Mahadayi, which is important for both states.
Karnataka wants to build a project to divert some of the river's water to provide drinking water.
Goa is against this because they worry it will harm their environment.
The leaders from both states are disagreeing publicly.
Karnataka's leader says they will go ahead with the project, while Goa's leader thinks the project won't get approved.
They have already had a decision about how much water each state can use, but they're still arguing about the project.
Karnataka's Deputy CM Shivakumar criticized Goa's CM over Mahadayi river project remarks.
Shivakumar stated Karnataka would proceed with the project, despite Goa's opposition.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant claimed the Centre wouldn't approve the project and would file a contempt petition.
The Kalasa-Banduri project aims to divert Mahadayi river water for drinking supply in Karnataka.
The Mahadayi water dispute has been adjudicated with water allocated to Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra.
- Who
- Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar and Goa CM Pramod Sawant.
- What
- Disagreement over the Mahadayi river project.
- When
- Discussions occurred recently following remarks made on Tuesday and Thursday.
- Where
- Karnataka and Goa.
- Why
- Disagreement over the Kalasa-Banduri project to divert water for drinking supply.
Karnataka
Goa
Project Approval
Karnataka
Will proceed with the project to divert water.
Goa
The project will severely impact the state's flora and fauna.
- River Name
- Mahadayi (Mandovi in Goa)
- Project
- Kalasa-Banduri project
- Karnataka's Stance
- Will proceed with the project
- Goa's Stance
- Opposes the project
- Water Dispute Tribunal Award
- Allocated water to Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra