Lawmakers Invited for Marathwada Water Conference

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: February 1, 2025 00:15 IST2025-02-01T00:15:02+5:302025-02-01T00:15:02+5:30

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar To address Marathwada’s water crisis, all MPs, MLAs, and ministers have been invited to a Water Dialogue ...

Lawmakers Invited for Marathwada Water Conference | Lawmakers Invited for Marathwada Water Conference

Lawmakers Invited for Marathwada Water Conference

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

To address Marathwada’s water crisis, all MPs, MLAs, and ministers have been invited to a Water Dialogue Conference on February 2, announced Dr. Shankar Nagare, President of Marathwada Jal Samruddhi Pratishthan. The event will be held at MASSIA auditorium, Chikalthana MIDC, at 10 AM.

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Concerns over water allocation

A committee led by Meri Chairman Mandade has proposed a 7% cut in Jayakwadi Dam’s water supply for Marathwada, with only three Marathwada representatives in the nine-member panel. Industrialist Ramakant Pulkundwar called the decision unfair and urged political unity to oppose it.

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Call for Action

MASSIA President Chetan Raut noted industries use just 3% of Jayakwadi’s water but are active in conservation efforts. The conference is organized by Marathwada Jal Samruddhi Pratishthan, Team of Associations, and MASSIA.

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Marathwada’s Water Deficit

With 260 TMC water shortage, experts stress equitable upstream water distribution from Jayakwadi Dam to sustain the region.

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