Question

What do you know about river-water dispute between the states of India?
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Answer 1

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Krishna-Godavari dispute is due to the objections raised by the governments of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It is regarding the diversion of more water at Koyna by the Maharashtra government for a multipurpose project. This would reduce downstream flow in their states with adverse consequences for agriculture and industry. Similar disputes arise as Kaveri issue between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and Yamuna water dispute between Haryana and Delhi governments regarding the use of water.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

a. Water today has become a source of conflict because it is a life sustaining resource. Excessive use of water,over exploitation of water resources, unequal access to water to different groups are some of the reasons which today have resulted in inter state water disputes

b. In case of Cauvery water dispute, Krishnasagar dam in Karnataka and Mettur dam in Tamil Nadu which is on the same river are used to meet the needs of their respective states.

c. The main point of conflict is that downstream state's that is Tamil Nadu 's objection to pollution, excessive irrigation and not releasing much water by the upper stream state that

d. is Karnataka which controls the quantity of water flowing to the downstream state.

As a result, both states complaint of not getting enough water to meet their needs.

e. The Central government thus intervened to ensure fair distribution of water.