Chennai, Aug. 20 -- At a time the Cauvery River water and Mekedatu dam has heightened tensions between between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday stressed the need for the early resolution of pending water-related issues concerning southern states through mutual dialogues and joint meetings involving the union Ministries of Jal Shakti, Home Affairs, the Inter-State Council, and the respective states.
The southern states agreed with the Home Minister's suggestion to resolve these pending water disputes expeditiously through mutual dialogue and constructive solutions.
Amit Shah said that since 2014, efforts have been made to transform the Zonal Council into a meaningful platform. The Zonal Council is essenti...