Three case studies from Chhattisgarh -- the privatisation of the Sheonath river, the insatiable use of water from the Kelu river by an industry, and the construction of a private dam on the Kurkut river -- clearly illustrate how the political economy is promoting the commodification of water, cornering water for the economic interests of the few at the cost of local communities. [case studies refer to Radius Water, Jindal Steel & Power (part of Jindal Group); also refers to Nico Jaiswal Group, S R Group, Tata Group]