Resolving the Mahanadi Water Conflict

To chalk out the future course of action in view of the disputes regarding the use of Mahanadi river water, a well-rounded strategy that includes both the people and policymakers is needed. The strategy must allow for dialogue by rebuilding trust and should look at arbitration and negotiation as met...

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Published in:Economic and political weekly 2017-12, Vol.52 (51), p.84-88
Main Authors: RATHA, KESHAB CHANDRA, MAHAPATRA, SUSHANTA KUMAR
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Basins
Coal fired power plants
College faculty
Conflict management
Conflict resolution
Dams
Irrigation
Peace
PERSPECTIVES
Politics
Researchers
Rivers
Water
Water rights
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Summary:To chalk out the future course of action in view of the disputes regarding the use of Mahanadi river water, a well-rounded strategy that includes both the people and policymakers is needed. The strategy must allow for dialogue by rebuilding trust and should look at arbitration and negotiation as methods of conflict resolution. It is necessary to evolve a strategy that optimises the rational usage of Mahanadi water to benefit people from both Chhattisgarh and Odisha, coupled with the implementation of a multi-stakeholder forum that finds peaceful solutions and minimises areas of contention in a negotiable and consensual manner.
ISSN:0012-9976
2349-8846