Mahanadi Dispute Resolved Amicably

• Odisha and Chhattisgarh express willingness to resolve the Mahanadi river water dispute amicably.

• The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT), chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Bela M. Trivedi, has fixed a hearing date for September 6.

• The tribunal has directed the Secretaries of the two States to remain present to monitor the progress of the settlement talks.

• Odisha’s Advocate-General, Pitambar Acharya, has initiated proceedings and a letter from Chief Minister Mohan Majhi to Chhattisgarh counterpart, Vishnu Deo Sai, stating that the dispute is under consideration.

• Chhattisgarh’s senior advocate also acknowledges the development.