The state of Karnataka has received a directive to release a specific volume of water from the Cauvery River to Tamil Nadu on a daily basis until October 15. This decision, handed down by the Cauvery Water Regulations Committee (CWRC), has sparked mixed reactions, stirring both satisfaction and dissatisfaction among various stakeholders.

The CWRC’s recommendation calls for the release of 3,000 cubic meters of water per day to Tamil Nadu, starting from September 28 and continuing until October 15. This adjustment in water allocation has generated a variety of responses, with opposition parties and farmers expressing their discontent, while the Karnataka government appears to be contemplating the implications.

Reducing the release from 5,000 cubic meters to 3,000 can be seen as a relief because it means that Karnataka will have more water available for its own needs and possibly less impact on its water resources. It’s important to note that water-sharing agreements and disputes over rivers like the Cauvery are highly contentious and politically charged. The availability of water resources management and distribution in India highlights the ongoing challenges and complexities.

The dissatisfaction expressed by opposition parties and farmers stems from the fact that water is still being directed to Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery River has long been a source of contention between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with ongoing disputes over the sharing of its waters. In Karnataka, many stakeholders may perceive any release of water to Tamil Nadu as unjust and detrimental to their interests.

The Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivkumar, who is also responsible for the water resources portfolio, expressed satisfaction with the decision made by the CWRC regarding the release of water from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu and requested the release of 12,500 cubic meters of water per day.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appears to be approaching this by indicating that he will consult with the Karnataka legal team before making any decision or taking any action in response to the fresh directive from the CWRC. It seems the importance of the Mekedatu Project as a solution to the water crisis between Karnataka and neighboring states. It plans to convince the relevant committees and put pressure on the Union Minister for Jal Shakti to move the project forward.

The release of water from reservoirs in Karnataka to the river with the CWRC recommending. The opposition parties and protests by farmers in the Mandya block stretch on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway burnt a handwritten copy of the CWRC order.

-Uttara Singh Chauhan