Farmers protest on the Cauvery water sharing dispute in Chennai on Monday. Photo: PTIChennai: The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the central government for not framing a scheme for effective implementation of its order on Cauvery water sharing between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The state government has sought initiation of contempt proceedings against the officials for failing to abide by the court order. The new water sharing scheme would be applicable for the next 15 years. Allocation to Tamil Nadu now stands at 414.25tmcft annually, which includes 10tmcft on account of availability of groundwater.

Source: Mint April 09, 2018 15:22 UTC