Agreements on inter-State Rivers
This agreements is taken by the government, under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.
Tribunal |
Year of formation |
States |
---|---|---|
Ravi & Beas Water Tribunal |
1986 |
Rajasthan, Haryana & Punjab |
Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal II |
2004 |
Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana & Karnataka |
Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal |
2010 |
Karnataka, Goa & Maharashtra |
Vansadhara Water Disputes Tribunal |
2010 |
Odisha & Andhra Pradesh |
Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal |
2018 |
Chhattisgarh & Odisha |
Interstate Water Disputes in India
Interstate Water Disputes occur when states that share a river or a network of rivers (like a basin) can’t agree on how much water each should get and how they should use it. In India, water is very precious people need it for everything, from drinking and cooking to growing crops and running businesses. With a growing population and changing weather patterns, water becomes even more valuable, making it no surprise that states want to ensure they get their fair share.
In this article, we will see the water disputes between the states in detail.