To understand the cauvery water dispute of today, start from. Here is a brief history of the dispute over the cauvery waters between the two states. A special bench of the supreme court, led by chief justice of india dipak misra, on february 16 will pronounce the verdict on appeals filed by. On january 9, the sc indicated it would deliver within a month its verdict on the cauvery water dispute. A special bench of the supreme court, led by chief justice of india dipak misra, on february 16 will pronounce the verdict on appeals filed by tamil nadu, karnataka and kerala against the final award. In big cauvery verdict, tamil nadus water share cut. The mettur dam is frequently in news during the recent past because of the cauvery water dispute between the states of tamil nadu and karnataka. Kaveri also known as cauvery, the anglicized name, is an indian river flowing through the states of karnataka and tamil nadu. Since that day, cauvery water has been a bone of contention between the two states. Silapadhikaram is one of the five great epics in tamil literature.
The dispute relating to the sharing of the cauvery water between. Cauvery river, in the southern part of india, has been in the. A chronology of the riparian wrangle, compiled by t arvind the agreement signed between. Tale of two states karnataka and tamil nadu have been fighting over the cauvery waters over the past few centuries, but the current watersharing dispute can be traced back to the time of british india. The supreme court is expected to pronounce its verdict in the cauvery river water sharing dispute among tamil nadu, karnataka, puducherry and. Read more about cauvery river water dispute verdict. Strategic insights into the cauvery river dispute in india mdpi. One of the oldest disputes concerns the water of the kaveri also spelt cauvery river which flows from karnataka into tamil nadu.
Tamil nadu unhappy with the order says it will move supreme court. In february, 2018 judgement, the supreme court had directed centre to form the cma within six weeks. In a large country like india where still most of the people are engaged in agriculture and there are many ethnic differences this dispute are bound to occur. The following article is a case study on cauvery river water sharing dispute between two states of india, namely karnataka and tamil nadu. Kaveri river, kaveri also spelled cauvery, sacred river of southern india. Oct 06, 20 the following article is a case study on cauvery river water sharing dispute between two states of india, namely karnataka and tamil nadu. Karnataka and tamil nadu have been fighting over the cauvery waters over the past few centuries, but the current watersharing dispute can. The cauvery water disputes tribunal cwdt was constituted by the government of india on 2nd june 1990 to adjudicate the water dispute regarding inter.
Story of mettur dam and inter state cauvery dispute gktoday. In karnataka, where elections are due in april, the river is a lifeline for farmers, who depend on it for agricultural needs. The mettur dam is oldest dam india which is located across the river cauvery in the place of mettur in salem district of tamil nadu, india. Karnataka claims that the britishera agreement was not correct as it did not get its due share of water. The cauvery is one of the most sacred rivers of india. The original agreement, which was signed between the madras presidency and the princely state of mysore in 1924, had lapsed in 1974. This book offers a balanced survey of the history of interstate river water disputes in india. A brief history of the cauvery dispute tale of two states. Jun 04, 2018 it is celebrated in music and literature and sung praises of in prayer and legends.
The cauvery is south indian river originates from karnataka and flows to tamil nadu, kerala and puducherry. Cauvery water dispute tribunal department of water. The construction work of the mettur dam was commenced in the year 1925 and the entire work was completed and opened for irrigation by the governor of madras, sir george stanley on 1934. The 765km long cauvery river, also called the ganga of the south, is considered the lifeline for. Cauvery dispute verdict expected on 16 feb all you need. The matter of sharing cauvery rivers water has been one of the burning issues since many years. Heres a look at how the story unfolded across the years as covered by the hindu. It flows in the following states starts in maharashtra and joins in bay of bengal at hamasaladeevi, andhra pradesh. Tributaries of kaveri include hemavati river, laxmanatirtha, noyyal, amaravati river, lokpawni river, malangi river, shimsha, kabini river. All eyes are on the supreme court as its poised to act on the decadesold cauvery water dispute between the neighbouring states of karnataka, tamil nadu, and kerala. To understand the cauvery water dispute of today, start. But the sharing of the water of this river has become an issue of conflict between the two states, with each referring to a britishera document for deciding their claim. The cauvery river originates in the western ghats and empties into the bay of bengal.
A notable feature of the book is an uptodate analysis of the cauvery waters dispute. Parts of tamil nadu, kerala, karnataka and pondicherry. The cauvery dispute started in the year 1892, between the madras presidency under the british raj and the princely state of mysore when they had to come to terms with dividing the river water between the two states. Read more about cauvery river dispute verdict today. Yet this same holy river has been the bone of contention between the two states for decades. It is celebrated in music and literature and sung praises of in prayer and legends. Consequent to building dams, including the kabini dam, across the kaveri river in karnataka, the mettur dam does not receive adequate water during lean seasons. As on date, with a failed monsoon, a politicaljudicial battle is raging between tamil nadu and karnataka regarding sharing of scarce water. However, an extended examination of the cauvery river dispute reveals that the root of the problem. The solution for the cauvery issues to increase the afforestation in both the states. Sep, 2016 the cauvery water dispute has a long history and it goes back to the 19th century. Its waters have been the subject of dispute since the 19th century. Exploring the course of river kaveri is an adventure in itself. Mani darpana a kannada grammar book dating back to th.
The cauvery river originates in karnatakas kodagu district, flows into tamil nadu and reaches the bay of bengal at poompuhar. Karnataka refuses to implement the distress sharing formula and rules out cauvery water to tamil nadu. Polity cauvery kaveri water dispute between tamil nadu and. It is the story that is known for its unique plot which covers the life of a common man and not a king like other literary works. This issue is definitely not new and has been raging for more than 5 decades now. It rises on brahmagiri hill of the western ghats in southwestern karnataka state, flows in a southeasterly direction for 475 miles 765 km through the states of karnataka and tamil nadu, and descends the eastern ghats in. The cauvery dispute the river the cauvery more appropriately the kaveri is one of the important rivers of southern peninsular india. The cauvery river dispute between the states of karnataka and tamil nadu has been an issue of primary focus in the country over the past few days. Cauvery water river controversy dispute the controversy is about the water of the river cauvery, which originated in kodagu district of karnataka.
As per the 1892 and 1924 agreements the approximate river water allotments were as follows. Also the story progresses in all the three major c. In big cauvery verdict, tamil nadus water share cut, karnataka gets more. Com is dedicated to preparation of upsc civil services and state psc prelims and mains examination 2020. How these disputes are handled will be real test for indian democracy and its federal structure. The principal parties then were the madras presidency in british india and the princely state of mysore. Vajpayee directs karnataka to release 9,000 cusecs 0. Feb 05, 2018 both states are unhappy with the cauvery water disputes tribunals february 5, 2007 verdict.
Following directions from supreme court, the central government has constituted the cauvery water management authority cma to address the dispute over sharing of river water among tamil nadu, karnataka, kerala and puducherry in february, 2018 judgement, the supreme court had directed centre to form the cma within six weeks. On the other hand, tamil nadu believes that it needs the water to sustain extensiv. An important source of irrigation and hydroelectric power, cauvery has been the lifeblood of both the ancient kingdoms of south india and its modern cities. The cauvery river dispute over the years the hindu. Cauvery water dispute case is a classic example showcasing complicated scenario of river water management and governance in india. Polity cauvery kaveri water dispute between tamil nadu and karnataka, history, 2012 flare up and future. Cauvery dispute and its solutions civil service india.
History of irrigation and disputes in the cauvery basin. The river cauvery has been shared by the states under 2 agreements the interstate agreements of 1892 and 1924. Delivering its verdict on the decadeslong cauvery water dispute on friday, the supreme court increased karnatakas share of water and directed the state to release 177. A cauvery tribunal was constituted based on the directives of the supreme court of india. Asias first hydroelectric plant used water from this river to power the city of bangalore. Timeline of cauvery dispute timeline over cauvery water disputes tribunal. Jun 02, 2018 following directions from supreme court, the central government has constituted the cauvery water management authority cma to address the dispute over sharing of river water among tamil nadu, karnataka, kerala and puducherry.
The sharing of waters of the kaveri river has been the source of a serious conflict between the two states of tamil nadu and karnataka. On january 9, the sc indicated it would deliver within. The matter of sharing cauvery river s water has been one of the burning issues since many years. Case study krishna river water sharing dispute inter. Introduction the sharing of river waters across political boundaries is a matter. The story here, tells us of the origin of the river and the various beliefs surrounding it. Cauvery water dispute the river cauvery originates in karnataka s kodagu district, flows into tamil nadu and reaches the bay of bengal. The river cauvery is the third largest river of south india after mahanadi and godavari. The dispute between karnataka and tamil nadu over river cauverys waters has been on for many years. About seven and a half hundred kilometers, the river falls under the borders of kushalnagar, mysore, srirangapatna, tiruchirappalli, thanjavur, and mayiladuthurai, in the bay of bengal in tamil nadu. Find cauvery water dispute news headlines, photos, videos, comments, blog posts and opinion at the indian express. Pre independence era conflict timeline regarding the cauvery river. River dispute exposes karnataka, tamil nadu fault lines dispute can be resolved by a high level of political statesmanship which includes generosity, understanding and a spirit.
Heres how the masterplan of union minister nitin gadkari will put an end to the water conflict between karnatakatamil nadu. This time however, the karnataka government in open defiance of the order of the cauvery river authority, refused to release any water succumbing to the large scale protests that had mounted in the cauvery districts of the state. The long history of cauvery, rivers and interstate disputes as karnataka and tamil nadu fight it out, a solution is possible only if the states, leaders and people realise they do not have. The supreme court is expected to pronounce its verdict in the cauvery river water sharing dispute among tamil nadu, karnataka, puducherry and kerala on friday.
It examines the legal approaches through which river water disputes have been tackled and suggests concrete steps to deal with such disputes in future. The immediate cauvery river dispute began in 1974 with the elapse of the 50 year old agreement between karnataka and tamil nadu, and continues still today. Also this dispute is become a good case study of how a weatherclimate adverse. Introduction the sharing of river waters across political boundaries is a. Though cauvery is an emotional subject for many, it is nice to know about her glories. Cauvery water dispute latest breaking news, pictures, photos and video news. Case study cauvery river water sharing dispute inter. Both states are unhappy with the cauvery water disputes tribunals february 5, 2007 verdict. Hope you liked reading these interesting facts about kaveri river in south india.
All was well, till the late 1960s when karnataka wanted to build 4 new reservoirs in the tributaries of cauvery. Sharetweetwhatsapp3k sharesits been a long time now since people are been updated about the much serious dispute going on among. Postindependence conflict timeline regarding the cauvery river. Polity cauvery kaveri water dispute between tamil nadu. In 2007, 16 years after it was set up under the interstates water disputes act, 1956, the cauvery water dispute tribunal cwdt passed its final award on how the waters of the river cauvery were. It originates at talacauvery in kodagu district in karnataka. What the cauvery water dispute between karnataka and tn is all about a dispute since the british raj, the supreme court will pronounce its verdict on the cauvery issue on friday.
The cauvery river authority revised the courts order from 1. Cauvery dispute and its solutions by ashima mittal. Oct 03, 2016 tributaries of kaveri include hemavati river, laxmanatirtha, noyyal, amaravati river, lokpawni river, malangi river, shimsha, kabini river. Kaveri water dispute water economics and challenges to. The kaveri river rises at talakaveri on the brahmagiri range in the western ghats, kodagu district of the state of karnataka, at an elevation of 41m above mean sea level and flows for about 800 km before its outfall into the bay of bengal. Cauvery river water dispute pdf download for upsc mains exam. Aug 05, 2018 cauvery water river controversy dispute the controversy is about the water of the river cauvery, which originated in kodagu district of karnataka. Aug 29, 2018 hope you liked reading these interesting facts about kaveri river in south india. The river cauvery has been shared by the states under 2 agreements the interstate agreements of 1872 and 1924. The cauvery river water dispute, primarily between tamil nadu and karnataka, dates back to the 19th century.
Dec 03, 2018 heres how the masterplan of union minister nitin gadkari will put an end to the water conflict between karnatakatamil nadu. Krishna river is third longest river in india after ganges and godavari rivers. However, an extended examination of the cauvery river dispute reveals that the root of the problem began in 1837 with the focus of healthy forests and agriculture. Due to scarcity of water in karnataka and they opposed to give water to tamil nadu farmers. Cauvery and its origin, supreme court orders on cauvery. The dam had a long history from the year 1834 to the year 1934. This blog post is compiled towards the credit requirement for hs4350 contemporary issues and development course, at iit madras. Thus, the cauvery is an interstate river in terms of the provisions of the indian constitution. Pdf strategic insights into the cauvery river dispute in india. Cauvery water dispute in not a new or unique water dispute. The basic dispute has always been about the sharing of waters in the cauvery basin. Cauvery river authority chaired by prime minister a. The long history of cauvery, rivers and interstate disputes. Heres a detailed timeline of events on business standard.
The genesis of this conflict rests in two agreements in 1892 and 1924 between the madras presidency and kingdom of mysore. The cauvery row originated from two agreementsof 1892 and of 1924 between erstwhile madras presidency and princely state of mysore. What are some of the historical references of the kaveri. Why tamil nadu, karnataka are at war on business standard. Parts of three indian states tamil nadu, kerala, and karnataka and the union territory of pondicherry lie in the cauvery basin. The cauvery water dispute has a long history and it goes back to the 19th century. Its water drains the states of karnataka and tamil nadu.
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