Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Odisha, Chhattisgarh Seek Amicable Resolution to Water Dispute
Odisha and Chhattisgarh, two Indian states, are trying to solve a water dispute peacefully.
A special court, the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal, is giving them more time to talk and find a solution.
The states are talking at high levels, hoping to agree on how to share water from the Mahanadi River.
The court has set a new date to check on their progress, and both states are optimistic about reaching an agreement.
Odisha and Chhattisgarh have agreed to negotiate the Mahanadi water dispute.
The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal granted additional time for settlement talks.
Both states have started exploring an amicable resolution at chief secretary and political levels.
Odisha's Advocate General believes a breakthrough is possible with a positive approach.
The next hearing is scheduled for September 6.
- Who
- Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal.
- What
- Odisha and Chhattisgarh negotiating Mahanadi water dispute.
- When
- Ongoing, with the next hearing on September 6.
- Where
- Odisha and Chhattisgarh, India.
- Why
- To resolve the water-sharing dispute amicably.
- Dispute
- Mahanadi water-sharing
- Tribunal
- Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal
- Next Hearing
- September 6
- States Involved
- Odisha and Chhattisgarh
- Negotiation Level
- Chief Secretary and Political levels