Karnataka says it will proceed with Mekedatu project
In short
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state will go ahead with the Mekedatu reservoir project. He said the Supreme Court has allowed construction if 177 tmc ft of Cauvery water is released to Tamil Nadu.
The move keeps the project alive, but it remains linked to approvals and water-sharing concerns between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
What the reporting says
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state will proceed with the Mekedatu reservoir project after citing a Supreme Court ruling that permits construction subject to releasing 177 tmc ft of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. His remarks followed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s appeal to the Centre against granting approvals without consent. The project remains tied to inter-state water clearances.
Why it matters
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state will move ahead with the Mekedatu reservoir project, citing a Supreme Court ruling tied to releasing 177 tmc ft of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The comments came after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay appealed to the Centre against approvals without consent. The issue matters for the two states and for any central clearances needed for the project.