The Mhadei River is more than a lifeline for Goa—it is the state’s ecological backbone, a sacred symbol, and a critical resource for drinking water, agriculture, and biodiversity. Yet today, this vital river system stands at a dangerous crossroads. A renewed push by Karnataka to divert its waters, coupled with questionable scientific reports and inadequate political will, threatens to turn Mhadei from a life-giver into a source of conflict and crisis. Goa must act now—decisively and unitedly—to protect its sovereign right to this river. The latest controversy surrounds a report submitted by the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), which critics…
