First regional conference of eastern states on Water Resources held in Kolkata

The first regional conference of eastern states on Water Resources was held in Kolkata, West Bengal in bid to address outstanding water resources issues. It was conveyed by Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. Key Facts The conference was aimed at addressing outstanding water resources issues, inter-state issues, intra and inter-basin issues ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Topics: Bihar • Chhattisgarh • Eastern States • Interstate Water Dispute • Jharkhand • Ministry of Water Resources • National • Odisha • Water Issues • West Benga

Cabinet approves setting up Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved setting up of tribunal for adjudication of long-pending dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over Mahanadi river waters. The tribunal was constituted under Inter-State River Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956 on request of Odisha and is in line with Supreme Court’s order issued in January 2018. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018

Topics: Cabinet Decisions • Chhattisgarh • Interstate Water Dispute • Mahanadi • National • Odisha • States • Water Disputes Tribunal