Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Odisha and Chhattisgarh: Mahanadi Water Dispute Settlement Talks
Imagine two neighbors, Odisha and Chhattisgarh, arguing about how to share water from the Mahanadi river.
They've been arguing for over seven years!
Now, they are talking again to solve the problem.
They are meeting with help from the Central Government.
They are having good discussions, and the Central Water Commission will not allow new water projects until they agree.
The Tribunal wants to know how the talks are going and wants to see a report by October 11th.
Both sides hope to find a solution soon.
Odisha and Chhattisgarh are in talks to resolve the Mahanadi river water dispute.
The Central Government is mediating the discussions.
The Tribunal has asked for a progress report on the talks by October 11.
Discussions between the states are described as constructive.
The Central Water Commission will not clear new projects until the dispute is settled.
- Who
- Odisha and Chhattisgarh governments
- What
- Negotiations regarding the Mahanadi river water dispute
- When
- Ongoing, with a progress report due by October 11
- Where
- Tribunal
- Why
- To reach an amicable settlement in the Mahanadi river water dispute
- Dispute
- Mahanadi river water
- States Involved
- Odisha, Chhattisgarh
- Negotiation Status
- Ongoing
- Mediation
- Central Government
- Next Report Due
- October 11