Karnataka CM seeks Tamil Nadu support for Mekedatu project
In short
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state will move ahead with the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project. He said the Supreme Court has already cleared Karnataka’s right to develop it, and he invited Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to work together.
Karnataka has identified land for compensatory afforestation and is preparing the application. The project matters because it involves water-sharing between the two states.
What the reporting says
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said Karnataka will move ahead with the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project and sought Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s support. He said the Supreme Court has already confirmed Karnataka’s right to develop the project while following water-sharing agreements. Karnataka has identified land for compensatory afforestation and is preparing the required application.
Why it matters
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state will advance the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project and asked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay to cooperate. Karnataka has also identified land for compensatory afforestation and is preparing the application, pointing to a formal project push with interstate water implications.