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MP Vishnu Deo Sai Says Mahandi River Water Dispute Near Resolution as CWC Talks Progress
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 09:01 PM
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Vishnu Deo Sai announced that a solution to the Mahandi river water dispute is expected soon, citing advances in talks with the Central Water Commission.
Senior leader Vishnu Deo Sai told reporters that the long‑standing water sharing issue over the Mahandi river is likely to be settled in the near future. He said the Central Water Commission (CWC) has been holding detailed discussions with the concerned state authorities, and the negotiations have moved beyond the initial stages.
According to Sai, the CWC’s technical assessments and joint‑field surveys have clarified the river’s flow patterns, which should help frame a mutually acceptable allocation formula. He emphasized that the government is committed to a solution that balances agricultural needs and ecological sustainability.
The MP urged the public to remain patient while the experts finalize the technical report, after which the state cabinet will consider the recommendations for formal approval. He added that a swift resolution is essential to prevent further agricultural distress in the affected districts of Odisha.
Stakeholders from the farming community have welcomed the development, hoping that the impending agreement will alleviate water scarcity that has hampered crop cycles for several years.
The CWC has not released an official statement yet, but sources indicate that a draft proposal could be presented to the state government within weeks.
According to Sai, the CWC’s technical assessments and joint‑field surveys have clarified the river’s flow patterns, which should help frame a mutually acceptable allocation formula. He emphasized that the government is committed to a solution that balances agricultural needs and ecological sustainability.
The MP urged the public to remain patient while the experts finalize the technical report, after which the state cabinet will consider the recommendations for formal approval. He added that a swift resolution is essential to prevent further agricultural distress in the affected districts of Odisha.
Stakeholders from the farming community have welcomed the development, hoping that the impending agreement will alleviate water scarcity that has hampered crop cycles for several years.
The CWC has not released an official statement yet, but sources indicate that a draft proposal could be presented to the state government within weeks.