8 months ago
Odisha and Chhattisgarh to Resolve Mahanadi Water Dispute Amicably
Odisha and Chhattisgarh are having a disagreement about the water in the Mahanadi River.
A special group of important people from both states met to talk about it.
They decided to try to solve the problem in a friendly way.
Odisha wants to make sure it gets its fair share of the river water.
Some leaders think that all parties should work together and make decisions based on facts to protect the people of Odisha.
They had their first meeting to understand everyone's views and will take more steps soon.
Odisha and Chhattisgarh are in a long-standing dispute over the Mahanadi River waters.
A high-level committee held its first meeting on Tuesday to address the issue.
The committee decided to resolve the dispute through amicable negotiations.
Odisha aims to safeguard its interests and rights over the Mahanadi River waters.
Congress leader Sofia Firdous emphasized the need for a logical, evidence-based decision that protects public interest.
- Who
- Odisha and Chhattisgarh governments, along with a high-level committee including senior leaders and officials
- What
- A meeting to address the Mahanadi water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh
- Where
- The meeting was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- When
- The first meeting was held on Tuesday
- Why
- To resolve the long-pending inter-state river water dispute through negotiations and safeguard Odisha's interests
Key facts
- States Involved
- Odisha and Chhattisgarh
- River in Dispute
- Mahanadi
- Committee Meeting
- First meeting held on Tuesday
- Committee Members
- Chief Secretary, Development Commissioner, Revenue Divisional Commissioners, and senior leaders
- Resolution Approach
- Negotiations in an amicable manner
- Odisha's Stand
- To safeguard its interests and rights over the Mahanadi River waters
- Congress Leader's View
- Decision must be logical, evidence-based, and protect public interest
Quotes
Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha
“It was decided that the issue will be resolved through negotiations in an amicable manner, and Odisha’s interests will be fully safeguarded.”
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Niranjan Pujari
BJD leader and member of the high-level committee
“It was decided that the issue will be resolved through negotiations in an amicable manner, and Odisha’s interests will be fully safeguarded.”
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Sofia Firdous
Congress leader and member of the High-Level Committee on the Mahanadi Water Dispute
“The focus should always be on safeguarding the rights of the people of Odisha and ensuring a fair and sustainable resolution.”
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