Key Points

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting to address the ongoing Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh. He emphasized resolving the issue through mutual talks with the Centre's cooperation, referencing the 2016 complaint filed under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act. The CM also reviewed key temple projects and approved the expansion of the Odisha Industrial Security Force. The move aims to strengthen security for industrial and commercial establishments in the state.

Key Points: Odisha CM Majhi Seeks Centre's Help in Mahanadi Water Dispute

  • Odisha CM Majhi reviews Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh
  • Seeks Centre's mediation under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act
  • Approves two new battalions for Odisha Industrial Security Force
  • Reviews progress on Maa Tarini and Maa Biraja temple projects
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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi stresses on resolving Mahanadi water dispute with Centre's cooperation

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi chairs high-level meeting on Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh, seeks Centre's intervention for resolution.

"At a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan regarding the Mahanadi water allocation with Chhattisgarh, the Honorable Chief Minister Shri @MohanMOdisha – Odisha CMO"

Bhubaneswar, July 24

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting to address the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh and stressed on resolving the issue through mutual talks with the Centre's cooperation.

Senior officials, including Advocate General and Development Commissioner, were present in the meeting held at the Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday.

Sharing a post on X, Odisha CMO wrote, "At a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan regarding the Mahanadi water allocation with Chhattisgarh, the Honorable Chief Minister Shri @MohanMOdisha."

In 2016, the Government of Odisha submitted a complaint to the Central Government on Mahanadi River Water Dispute under section 3 of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956. The State of Odisha requested that the Union Government constitute a Tribunal under section 4(1) of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, for Adjudication of the water disputes in respect of the inter-State river Mahanadi and its basin between the riparian States of Odisha and Chhattisgarh.

Meanwhile, CM Majhi also reviewed the Ghatgaon Maa Tarini Peeth Project, the Jajpur Maa Biraja Temple Parikrama Project, and the Ekamra Project.

"At Lok Seva Bhawan, the Honorable Chief Minister Shri @MohanMOdisha reviewed the development of Ghatgaon Maa Tarini Peeth, the Jajpur Maa Biraja Temple Parikrama Project, and the Ekamra Project," Odisha CMO wrote in an X post.

The Chief Minister approved the proposal to raise two more battalions of 'Odisha Industrial Security Force' in the State. A total of 2080 posts have also been created for these two new battalions, CMO Odisha said.

"The Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri @MohanMOdisha has approved the proposal to raise two more battalions of 'Odisha Industrial Security Force' in the State for the protection of important places of industrial establishments and commercial transactions. A total of 2080 posts have also been created for these two new battalions," CMO Odisha said on X.

"Earlier, there was one battalion functioning in the State in OISF, whose total strength was 1807. The Hon'ble Chief Minister raised a new battalion in April this year. With this, a total of 2 battalions were functioning, and the total strength of these two battalions was 2847. Now, after the raising of the third and fourth battalions, the total strength of the 'Odisha Industrial Security Force' has increased to 4927.," the X post further read.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see CM Majhi focusing on both development and security. The new OISF battalions will boost industrial growth in Odisha. But I hope they don't neglect environmental concerns while resolving the water dispute.
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Rohit P
The temple projects are important for our cultural heritage, but shouldn't water disputes get priority? Thousands of farmers depend on Mahanadi waters. Hope the government maintains the right balance between development and basic needs.
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Sarah B
As someone working in Odisha's industrial sector, I welcome the new security forces. But the water dispute resolution needs transparency - both states should have equal say. The Centre must act as neutral mediator.
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Vikram M
Why did it take 8 years since the complaint was filed? Bureaucratic delays are hurting our state's development. At least now things seem to be moving. Jai Odisha! 💪
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Kavya N
The Mahanadi issue affects millions downstream. Hope the discussions consider scientific data and not just political interests. Our future depends on sustainable water management solutions.

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