Major Inter-State River Disputes
Rivers |
States |
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Ravi and Beas |
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan |
Narmada |
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan |
Krishna |
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana |
Vamsadhara |
Andhra Pradesh & Odisha |
Cauvery |
Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry |
Godavari |
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha |
Mahanadi | Chhattisgarh, Odisha |
Mahadayi | Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka |
Periyar | Tamil Nadu, Kerala |
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.