Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday strongly asserted the state’s position on Mahanadi water sharing and management during a high-level meeting in New Delhi.
Odisha and Chhattisgarh reaffirmed their commitment to resolving the issue through dialogue and constructive cooperation, the CMO Odisha said in a post on X.
The meeting was chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil and attended by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
During the discussions, Majhi firmly articulated Odisha’s stand, stating that the rights of the people of the state, the interests of its farmers and the protection of Odisha’s water resources remain the government’s top priorities.
He also reiterated Odisha’s commitment to securing an amicable, equitable and lasting resolution through constructive dialogue, cooperation and goodwill between the two states.
The meeting focused on issues concerning the sharing and management of Mahanadi waters.
According to an official statement, both Odisha and Chhattisgarh reaffirmed their commitment to resolving the matter through dialogue and constructive cooperation to achieve an amicable, mutually beneficial and lasting solution.
