Water Sharing and Border Disputes
Water sharing and border disputes are persistent issues impacting inter-state relations and governance in India. While water disputes typically arise over the allocation and use of river waters crossing multiple states, border disputes centre on territorial claims, both affecting social stability and regional development.
Recent Developments
- Punjab–Haryana Water Dispute (2025): Punjab refused to release an extra 4,500 cusecs of water from the Bhakra Dam to Haryana, escalating a decades-long conflict over the Satluj–Yamuna Link (SYL) and Beas River allocations.
- Mahanadi Dispute (2025): Odisha accused Chhattisgarh of mismanaging the Mahanadi river by unannounced water releases and inconsistent availability, affecting agriculture and ....
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