Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, appealed to Tamil Nadu to support the Mekedatu project on the Cauvery river for water release and power generation benefits.
Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, urged Tamil Nadu to support the Mekedatu project on the Cauvery river, highlighting its potential benefits for both states, including water release and power generation. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 9,000 crore, aims to construct a balancing reservoir in Karnataka's Ramanagara district. As Karnataka experiences good rainfall, it is currently releasing 1.5 tmcft of Cauvery river water daily to Biligundlu, Tamil Nadu.
July 16, 2024
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