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Mahanadi Water Dispute: Odisha, Chhattisgarh Talks
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 12:32 PM
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The Mahanadi water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh has taken a new turn with a tribunal asking both states to hold talks with the Centre as mediator. The move aims to resolve the long-standing issue.
The Mahanadi water dispute has been a contentious issue between Odisha and Chhattisgarh for a long time. The tribunal's decision to intervene and facilitate talks between the two states with the Centre as a mediator is seen as a significant step towards resolving the dispute. The Centre's involvement is expected to help find a mutually acceptable solution. The dispute revolves around the sharing of Mahanadi river water, with both states having differing claims and concerns.