Cauvery Water Dispute: DMK Accuses Karnataka of Non-Release
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
DMK MP TR Baalu has accused Karnataka of not releasing Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water despite a Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order, highlighting severe distress among farmers. The party is raising the issue in Parliament, with protests ongoing in Tamil Nadu, and has also moved a notice over the Mekedatu project.
Background
The Cauvery water dispute is a long-standing inter-state river water sharing conflict between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with the CWMA being established in 2018 to implement the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal, as modified by the Supreme Court.
Key facts
DMK MP TR Baalu accused Karnataka of not releasing Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water despite a CWMA order.
Baalu highlighted the severe distress of farmers in Tamil Nadu due to the non-release.
DMK is raising the Cauvery dispute in Parliament.
Protests are ongoing in Tamil Nadu over the issue.
DMK MP Tiruchi Siva moved a notice over the Mekedatu project.
The CWMA is the authority responsible for implementing the Cauvery water sharing order.
Prelims pointers
- Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) - established in 2018
- Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) - final award modified by Supreme Court in 2018
- Mekedatu project - proposed dam across Cauvery in Karnataka
- Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956
- Article 262 - adjudication of inter-state water disputes
Mains angles
- Discuss the challenges in inter-state river water sharing in India with reference to the Cauvery dispute.
- Critically examine the role of institutions like CWMA in resolving water disputes.
- Analyze the federal implications of water disputes and the need for cooperative federalism.