Water Dispute

Introduction The water-sharing conflict between Punjab and Haryana has reached a boiling point in 2025, stirring political, environmental, and legal tensions. The recent standoff over water flow from the Bhakra dam—one of India’s most critical hydro projects—has reignited a decades-old dispute, reflecting deeper concerns about interstate water allocation, governance, and regional sustainability. What Triggered the Latest Punjab-Haryana Water Conflict ? On May 9, 2025, the Punjab and Haryana High Court intervened after the Punjab government allegedly restricted the flow of water to Haryana from the [...]