Talks to resolve Mahanadi dispute

In a positive development to the longstanding Mahanadi river water-sharing dispute, Odisha and Chhattisgarh have agreed for an amicable settlement, prompting the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) to grant additional time for negotiations.

- POST NEWS NETWORK

At a hearing held Saturday, the tribunal took note of the recent correspondence and statements from both states advocating for a negotiated resolution.

“We deem it appropriate to request the secretaries concerned of the respective states to remain present before the tribunal on the next date and apprise it about the progress of settlement talks between the two states,” the tribunal, headed by chairperson Justice Bela M Trivedi, said.

The tribunal, also comprising Justices Ravi Ranjan and Indermeet Kaur, fixed September 6 as the next date of hearing.