Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to chair a high-level meeting on October 1 to address the long-standing Mahanadi River water-sharing dispute.
The discussion will bring together the Chief Ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh in a renewed push to find an amicable and sustainable solution.
The upcoming talks were officially confirmed by Advocate General Pitambar Acharya. According to the updates, discussions are actively underway to formulate a viable water-sharing formula with the active mediation and technical backing of the Central Water Commission (CWC).
The Mahanadi water dispute has remained a contentious issue between the two neighbouring states concerning upstream construction and water regulation. With the Union Home Ministry stepping in directly to mediate, expectations are high for a breakthrough that balances the agricultural, industrial, and ecological needs of both Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
