18 Feb 2024| 06:30am ISTStalemate continues: Goa delays declaration of Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as Tiger ReserveTwo crucial issues faced by Goa are still in limbo thanks to lackadaisical approach by the State government as environmentalists strongly demand that notifying Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as Tiger Reserve will help protect River Mhadei as neighbouring Karnataka is desperately trying to divert its waters. There have been several requests, but the Goa government has not declared Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. In July 2023, the High Court of Bombay at Goa directed the State government to declare Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve within three months. Dispute over Mhadei water continues unabated between Goa and KarnatakaEven after 40 years, there is no clear sign of resolution of the Mhadei river water dispute with Karnataka. He also called for an investigation into the expenditure on frequent conferences related to the Mhadei river organized in Mumbai.

Source: The Herald February 17, 2024 21:10 UTC