Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar Advocates for Mekedatu Project
· India · The Hindu, Deccan Herald
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar raised the issue of the Mekedatu project during the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Chennai on Thursday. He argued that the project would benefit farmers in both Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and called for a shift from water sharing to water cooperation. The Chief Minister emphasized that Karnataka remains committed to equity and transparency in managing inter-State water disputes. He also stated his intention to present the state's position on the Krishna and upper Bhadra projects to the Council.
Why it matters
The Mekedatu project is a long-standing point of contention between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and its progress remains critical for water management in the southern peninsula.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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