Mahadayi River Dispute: A Lifeline for Goa, a Necessity for Karnataka
Overview of the Dispute The Mahadayi River dispute is a decades-long inter-state conflict between Goa and Karnataka , with both states asserting rights over the river’s waters. While Karnataka views it as a source of essential drinking water for its northern regions, Goa considers the river its lifeline , both for its people and its environment. Goa CM: "Mahadayi Is Not Political, It's Our Lifeline" Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant made a strong emotional appeal on Thursday, reiterating that for Goa, Mahadayi is not just a political matter but a matter of survival . Addressing the state assembly, he said: "For everyone, the Mahadayi is a political issue, but for Goa, Mahadayi is our lifeline... It should flow freely into Goa because it supports the ecosystem, including the Mahadayi Wildlife Sanctuary." Sawant emphasized that the Goa government is actively pursuing its case in the Supreme Court, central ministries, and the Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribun...