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Indian Polity
15 marks
The recent efforts by the Centre to facilitate dialogue between Odisha and Chhattisgarh have revived hopes of resolving the Mahanadi water dispute. Examine the constitutional and federal issues involved in inter-state river water disputes, and evaluate the measures required for their timely and cooperative resolution.
The recent tripartite talks between the Centre, Odisha and Chhattisgarh mark a renewed attempt to resolve the long-pending Mahanadi water dispute through dialogue. The issue reflects the challenge of balancing state interests with cooperative federalism.
Constitutional and federal issues involved
Measures for timely and cooperative resolution
Way Forward
The Mahanadi dispute demonstrates that durable water governance cannot rely solely on adjudication. Cooperative federalism, scientific planning and sustained political dialogue remain the most effective path towards equitable and sustainable river sharing.
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