River-linking is not the solution
This editorial argues against the feasibility of large-scale river-linking projects in India, citing environmental risks and complex inter-state water disputes. It criticizes the central government's slow progress in establishing judicial tribunals for water sharing.
Why it matters
It addresses the critical intersection of climate policy, infrastructure development, and federalism in managing India's water resources.
The Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah’s speech at the Southern Zonal Council’s meeting last month in Mamallapuram has provided a few takeaways on the contentious issue of water sharing. His emphasis on the need for an early resolution of water-related issues in the southern region appears well meaning but it is easier said than done. He had also talked about linking major rivers from the Brahmaputra to the Godavari and the Cauvery, an option that, according to Mr. Shah, can ensure that India faces no water shortage for 100 years.
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