Question

write your opinion on the regionalism observed in river water disputes in india​

Answer 1

Answer:

• These disputes have led to water being used as a political weapon, which State parties use to rally their supporters and attack their neighbours creating rift between states.
• Political opportunism over water disputes leading to rise of regionalism.
• Creates tussle between Centre and states as water being state subject but interstate water falls under Centre’s domain which is seen by states as encroachment upon their rights, thus disturbing the federal equilibrium.
• Undermines credibility of institutions as and when awards are not being implemented on time.
• Spill over of interstate water disputes can be seen on other areas of cooperation such as interstate trade and commerce etc.