In its judgment on February 2, 2026, the Supreme Court directed the Union Government to constitute an inter-state water disputes tribunal to adjudicate a river water sharing conflict between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Which river is at the centre of this dispute?
Pennaiyar River
The Pennaiyar (also spelt Pennar/Ponnaiyar) is a river originating in Karnataka and flowing through Tamil Nadu before draining into the Bay of Bengal, and both states share its waters for irrigation and drinking supply.
In its judgment on 2 February 2026, the Supreme Court, acting on Tamil Nadu's long-standing petition, directed the Union Government to constitute a separate inter-state water disputes tribunal under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act to adjudicate the sharing of this river's waters.
The Cauvery dispute already has its own tribunal and Final Award, while the Krishna and Godavari disputes do not involve this Karnataka-Tamil Nadu matter.
Hence, the correct answer is Pennaiyar River.
Important Questions from Indian Rivers and Water Resources
Which one of the following lakes in India has a large quantity of a substance found in the Moon?
‘Ong’ and ‘Tel’ are tributaries of the river ______.
Consider the following statements :
i. Alamatti dam is on the Cauveri river.
ii. Mettur dam is on the Krishna river.
iii. Gandhi Sagar Reservoir is on the Chambal river.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct ?
Charre-Marre waterfall is located in which Valley ?
With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among the following, which one is such river that joins the Indus direct?
