Odisha-C'garh water dispute can be resolved with Centre's help: Pujari

REVENUE and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Sunday said water dispute between Chhattisgarh and Odisha can be resolved with the help of Centre.

- MAYANK BHUSAN PANI

Pujari who was here for a review of Hirakud dam and flood management in Mahanadi river system said data sharing between officials of the two states have resumed.

"I was told Chhattisgarh officials were not cooperating with Odisha but now they have initiated communication and sharing data. It is good news.

We will take steps to resolve the issue with the intervention of the Central government and prepare a plan to conserve water in the downstream," the revenue minister said.

Pujari said he has sought a detailed report on the water dispute. "We can get a clear idea after going through the report. The matter is also pending with the Central Water Commission (CWC)," he added.