Farmers’ union favours consensus on water sharing issues at southern States CMs’ conference
A farmers' union in Tamil Nadu is advocating for a consensus-based approach to water sharing disputes among Southern Indian states. They are urging the central government to facilitate cooperation regarding the Cauvery and Mullaperiyar river issues.
Why it matters
Water rights are a critical source of inter-state political tension and economic stability for the agricultural sector in Southern India.
The Tamil Nadu All Farmers Organisation Coordination Committee has called for working out a consensus on water sharing issues at the conference of Chief Ministers of Southern States in Tamil Nadu.
Making this appeal in a memorandum submitted to Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan during his visit to the Central University of Tamil Nadu at Neelakudi on the outskirts of Tiruvarur on Monday, committee president P.R. Pandian welcomed the Centre’s initiative and expressed hope that it would serve as a meaningful platform to reinforce inter-State cooperation, mutual trust, and the spirit of unity among the Southern States.
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