InterLinking of Indian Rivers:

A topic that has gained momentum in last 5 years in this country and we are in the very early stages of even exploring the possibilities of carrying out this project. There is various factors on why this is issue is highgly debated like change in the monsoon, high demand and growing intolerance between states. If you look at other countries grown up and gorwing have already started  implementing inter linking of their rivers now and the ones who have done it are enjoying its benefits. Our competitor China is linking its rivers in a fast pace. 

India faces certain challenges because the dunamics of geo-politicality of this country is very different. It is always quite difficult to gain support to such an issue in a democratic and diverse country/society like ours. I strongly believe this is not a political and politicians issue alone and a consensus cannot be reached by politicising this issue. Infact, politicising this issue will undermine the merits of linking of rivers. But the bitter fact is that it is one of the most politized issue in our country now.

In the recent past water sharing issue is one of the most heated thing going on between the states. The threat is so high that the relationship between any southern state is not in good side. In days to come this will contribute further spoling of good relationship between states and will fuel to fragmentation. While every state is affected by water sharing issue TamilNadu is on of the ost affected coz we are in the corner and our climatical conditions are not as favorable as our neighbour Kerala which is another corner state. I do not want to blame any government or state for their actions coz afterall they are trying to protect the interests of their state and everone does it. It should be handled with an open mind and should be considered as a national issue of concern. It should be debated, discussed and a consensus should be arrived at a national level.

It is important economically, politically and for the better future of this country to carry out this project as soon as possible. There should be a lot of work done and lets discuss, debate and do as much as we can to get this started viewing this issue in a broader perspective.