Karnataka's Deputy CM urges faster approval for a key irrigation project amid water disputes.

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to expedite environmental clearance for the Kalasa-Banduri irrigation project, aiming to provide drinking water to drought-hit districts. The project faces delays due to legal disputes over water rights between Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra. Shivakumar emphasized the project's urgency and the state's compliance with procedural requirements.

November 27, 2024
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