Triple-engine govt to resolve Mahanadi water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh: CM Mohan Majhi

In a significant development regarding the Mahanadi water-sharing dispute, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi held discussions with his Chhattisgarh counterpart Vishnu Deo Sai at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, on Saturday.

The meeting, described as ‘positive’, focused on resolving the long-standing issue through mutual cooperation rather than legal intervention.
Odisha CM Majhi stated that a proposal was put forward to work under the ‘triple-engine government’ model, bypassing court proceedings, to which the Chhattisgarh CM agreed.

“BJP has government at Centre, in Odisha and Chhattisgarh as well. I was having a discussion with Chhattisgarh CM about the long-standing Mahanadi water-sharing dispute. We had a very positive discussion and are very hopeful that it will be resolved through mutual cooperation,” CM Majhi said.

Further discussions will be held at the secretary level, followed by ministerial-level talks to finalise the action plan.

Majhi emphasised the need for an amicable resolution and assured that the Central government’s intervention would help resolve disputes between the neighboring states.

He also highlighted plans to initiate discussions with other states facing similar river water-sharing issues.

Chhattisgarh CM was in Odisha to participate in the World Water Day event, and ahead of the program, the two leaders engaged in crucial talks over the Mahanadi water dispute. The meeting marks a significant step toward cooperation between the two states.