Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann held a key meeting in Amritsar with members of the Ravi-Beas Water Tribunal, where discussions centered on the Interstate River Water Disputes Act and long-pending concerns related to river water sharing between states.
According to a post shared by the Aam Aadmi Party Punjab unit on X, the meeting was attended by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann along with Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal, reflecting the state government’s continued focus on resolving inter-state water issues through dialogue and legal frameworks.
CM @BhagwantMann ਨੇ ਰਾਵੀ-ਬਿਆਸ ਵਾਟਰ ਟ੍ਰਿਬਿਊਨਲ ਦੇ ਮੈਂਬਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ਼ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ ਵਿਖੇ ਮੁਲਾਕਾਤ ਕੀਤੀ। ਇਸ ਮੁਲਾਕਾਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੰਟਰ ਸਟੇਟ ਰਿਵਰ ਵਾਟਰ ਡਿਸਪਿਊਟ ਐਕਟ ਬਾਰੇ ਚਰਚਾ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ। ਇਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ CM ਮਾਨ ਨਾਲ਼ ਕੈਬਿਨੇਟ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਬਰਿੰਦਰ ਕੁਮਾਰ ਗੋਇਲ ਵੀ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਸਨ। pic.twitter.com/EfIsZ37bSf
— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) May 18, 2026
During the discussion, Bhagwant Mann meets Ravi-Beas tribunal members to review the current status of river water allocation and the legal provisions governing inter-state water disputes. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for fair and transparent distribution of water resources, especially for Punjab’s long-term agricultural and environmental needs.
Bhagwant Mann Meets Ravi-Beas Discusses Water-Sharing Concerns and Legal Provisions
The meeting also highlighted Punjab’s concerns regarding existing water-sharing arrangements, with officials examining key clauses of the Interstate River Water Disputes Act and possible administrative approaches for resolution.
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Reinforcing the importance of cooperative federal dialogue, the Bhagwant Mann meets Ravi-Beas engagement underlined the state’s commitment to protecting its legitimate water rights while maintaining constructive relations with neighbouring states.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with a focus on continued discussions and legal consultation to move toward a balanced and sustainable solution to the Ravi-Beas water dispute.