‘NDA govt. trying to resolve water disputes’
Union Minister of State for Jal Shakthi Raj Bhushan Choudhary stated that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government is actively working to resolve inter-State water disputes, having already successfully addressed over 10. He also confirmed the government's efforts to resolve the dispute surrounding Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project.
Why it matters
This indicates the government's focus on critical infrastructure and resource management, which can significantly impact regional development, agriculture, and inter-state relations within India.
Union Minister of State for Jal Shakthi Raj Bhushan Choudhary on Friday said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government was trying its best to solve the inter-State water disputes in the country. Over 10 inter-State water disputes had been solved till now, Mr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary said in a brief interaction with journalists at the Tiruchi International Airport.
Asked about the Centre’s stand on Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project, he said the NDA government was trying to solve the dispute.
Published - September 18, 2026 09:51 pm IST
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