Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)
The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) was established in June 2018, following the Supreme Court's direction in its February 2018 judgment modifying the CWDT Final Award. CWMA replaced the Cauvery River Authority and the Cauvery Monitoring Committee.
- Purpose: Supervise implementation of the Supreme Court's 2018 order on Cauvery water sharing; oversee reservoir operations and scheduled releases.
- Composition: Chaired by a senior Central Government official; includes representatives of all four party states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry) and technical experts.
- Powers: Monthly and seasonal water release schedules; dispute resolution between parties; approval required for new projects in the Cauvery basin.
- Karnataka's obligation under CWMA: Regular monthly releases to Tamil Nadu per a schedule — triggered by reservoir levels and seasonal inflows.
- Mekedatu and CWMA: Any construction of Mekedatu dam requires CWMA approval; Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed the project at CWMA level, arguing it is not permissible under the Final Award allocations.
● Tracked since June 19, 2026 · last seen August 24, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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