# Odisha-Chhattisgarh Mahanadi water dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/odisha-chhattisgarh-mahanadi-water-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-28T12:46:19.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to chair a meeting in New Delhi on October 1 to address the Mahanadi River water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The meeting aims to facilitate discussions between the Chief Ministers of both states to reach a settlement.

In a related development, the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal has set its next hearing for October 15. The Central Water Commission has submitted a report to the tribunal regarding prior discussions. The tribunal, which operates under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, is working toward a final report and decision by January 13, 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Amit Shah to chair Odisha-Chhattisgarh Mahanadi water dispute meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting on October 1 between the Chief Ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh to resolve the Mahanadi River water dispute.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amit-shah-to-chair-odisha-chhattisgarh-mahanadi-water-dispute-meeting

### 2026-09-13: Amit Shah and Eknath Shinde hold key meeting in Mumbai

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde in Mumbai to discuss political coordination and the Maratha reservation movement, amid Shah's pledge to implement the UCC by 2029.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eknath-shinde-concludes-uk-investment-visit-and-meets-amit-shah

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