The Kaveri River Water Dispute

Submitted by souravroy on
Everyday, we Bangaloreans drink Kaveri - the most disputed water of India. It is the water which is worshiped by millions and fought over by million others. For a river 765 Km long, Kaveri is extremely voluminous. This is mainly due to the heavy rainfall it receives in the western ghats region, and the tributaries which flow into it. The Kaveri water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is undoubtedly one of the biggest issues South India faces today. The Kaveri water debate is not new. It has existed for more than 200 years now.