Throw light on the various mechanisms for the settlement of disputes related to the equitable sharing of river water among states. Also, evaluate the effectiveness of these mechanisms in the resolution of inter-state river water disputes in the country.

Inter-state water dispute matter falls under the Concurrent list of Schedule 4. Mechanism for settlement of dispute related to inter-state river (1) Constitution under article 256 empowers Parliament to settle them. (2) under this Article two-fold based: River boards act, Inter-state water dispute act (3) Under the Inter-state water dispute act State Approach Centre & ad hoc tribunal, ave set up each respective. eg's Mahanadi water Dispute.

This calls for: (1) Strict timeline under which tribunals must take action. 'ii) Permanent than Adhoc Tribunals be established ensure continuity 'iii) Involvement of the Specaility, experts & value people irreversible be included 'iv) Important to revive inter-valley institution. Inter-state Council, Zonal Council. Effective dispute resolution will not just bring justice but also. Federalism.