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

Karnataka Chief Minister flags Mekedatu project

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar brought up the issue of the Mekedatu project at the Southern Zonal Council, arguing that the project is important not only for Karnataka but for Tamil Nadu as well.

Mekedatu Project: A Crucial Link in the Cauvery Water Dispute

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar advocates for the Mekedatu project, emphasizing its significance for both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Despite resistance from Tamil Nadu, the project aims to aid farmers across both regions by ensuring equitable water distribution from the Cauvery River, amidst ongoing legal scrutiny.

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.

Rivers do not know politics; water must unite us, not divide us: Karnataka CM’s message to TN

Mahabalipuram, Aug 20: Amid the continuing Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said rivers do not recognise political boundaries and called for greater cooperation among southern states. Speaking at the Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Shivakumar said water should unite states

Karnataka submits revised DPR for Mekedatu dam - News Today

Bengaluru,  Aug 20: Karnataka has submitted a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Central Government for its proposed Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery, reviving a long-standing inter-State dispute with Tamil Nadu. The project envisages a dam with a storage capacity of around 67 TMC and is aimed at meeting Bengaluru’s drinking water requirements while also generating hydroelectric power. According to the revised DPR, the project is expect…

"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…