Mekedatu project will help Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, says Karnataka CM

Mekedatu project will help Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, says Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar discussed the Mekedatu reservoir project at a council meeting. He stated the project would benefit farmers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Tamil Nadu, however, has expressed opposition to the proposed water project. The reservoir aims to conserve water for monthly release to downstream states. This initiative seeks to address critical water needs for both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

"Mekedatu Project will benefit farmers in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry": DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India]: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said the proposed Mekedatu project is important not only for the state but also for Tamil Nadu, asserting that every drop of water from the project would benefit farmers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Shivakumar said, “The Mekedatu project is an important project not only for Karnataka, but for Tamil Nadu as well.” “Wh…

DK Shivakumar says Mekedatu will aid Tamil Nadu, Puducherry farmers

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar said every drop from the proposed Mekedatu project would benefit farmers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry amid the Cauvery dispute.