(i) The dams have created conflicts between people wanting different uses and benefits from the same water resources. (ii) Inter-state water disputes are becoming common with regard to sharing the costs and benefits of the Projects. (iii) The landowners, the rich farmers, industrialists and urban centres are benefitting at the cost of local communities. In Gujarat, the Sabarmati – basin farmers were agitated and almost caused a riot over the higher priority given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during droughts. Inter – state water disputes are also becoming common with regard to sharing the costs and benefits of the multipurpose project.