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Karnataka Reaffirms Mekedatu Project Plan Amid Tamil Nadu Opposition

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Karnataka CM D. K. Shivakumar reaffirmed support for the Mekedatu reservoir as Tamil Nadu renewed its opposition to the proposed Cauvery project.

By News National Editorial Team

Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to implementing the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project across the Cauvery River, despite renewed opposition from neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

His remarks on November 8 followed a letter from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Union government not to grant approval for the project.

Speaking to reporters after visiting the Hasanamba Temple in Hassan, Shivakumar said Karnataka did not require Tamil Nadu's permission to pursue the project. He argued that the proposal should be considered in the context of existing legal decisions and Karnataka's obligations under the Cauvery water-sharing arrangement.

The Deputy Chief Minister also said the proposed reservoir would benefit Tamil Nadu by helping regulate water releases. He referred to Karnataka's plan to identify approximately 5,400 acres of forest land for compensatory afforestation and said the state would submit the relevant application after completing the necessary process.

Shivakumar appealed to the Tamil Nadu government to send a team for discussions, saying the two states should work together and share water in accordance with the law.

The Mekedatu project is a proposed balancing reservoir and drinking-water supply scheme near the border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Karnataka has argued that it would help regulate Cauvery water releases and support Bengaluru's water needs.

Tamil Nadu has repeatedly objected to the project, raising concerns about its possible impact on the state's share of Cauvery water and the river's downstream flow.

The disagreement is part of a longer-running interstate water dispute. The implementation of the project depends on regulatory and statutory approvals, including clearances from relevant central authorities. Statements by political leaders do not by themselves establish that construction can begin.

The issue is likely to remain a major point of discussion between the two states, particularly because the Cauvery is a vital water source for agriculture, drinking-water supply and other needs across the basin.

Any progress will depend on the applicable legal framework, technical assessment and decisions by the competent authorities.

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