Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Odisha CM Seeks Peaceful Resolution of Mahanadi Water Dispute
The Chief Minister of Odisha wants to solve the problem of sharing water from the Mahanadi River with the neighboring state of Chhattisgarh.
He believes that the two states should talk things over with help from the central government.
The Central Water Commission can help with technical details.
The leaders of both states have already discussed the issue.
Currently, a special group is looking at the problem.
Odisha says Chhattisgarh is stopping the free flow of water by building structures upstream.
Odisha CM emphasizes resolving the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh.
He suggests resolving the dispute through negotiations with the Centre's support.
The Central Water Commission can provide technical assistance during negotiations.
Discussions on the issue occurred during the All India State Water Resources Ministers' Conference and World Water Day.
The Mahanadi dispute is currently before a tribunal.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bishnu Deo Sai.
- What
- Odisha's CM called for a peaceful resolution of the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh.
- When
- Discussions were held in Wednesday's meeting.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- To resolve the long-standing Mahanadi water dispute and improve relations between the two states.
Odisha's Perspective
Chhattisgarh's Perspective
Water Flow Restrictions
Odisha's Perspective
Odisha alleges Chhattisgarh is restricting water flow by constructing barrages.
Chhattisgarh's Perspective
Chhattisgarh's actions are not explicitly stated.
- Dispute
- Mahanadi water dispute
- States Involved
- Odisha and Chhattisgarh
- Odisha CM
- Mohan Charan Majhi
- Proposed Solution
- Negotiations with central government support
- Current Status
- Under consideration by a tribunal