Explained: Karnataka-Tamil Nadu Dispute Over Mekedatu Dam On Kaveri River
by Swarajya Staff - Jul 12, 2021 07:45 AM
Kaveri River
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Karnataka government has argued that even after the project, Tamil Nadu will get its designated share of water, and the proposed reservoir will regulate the flow to Tamil Nadu on a monthly basis, as per the orders of the Tribunal and the SC.
About a week ago, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said that the state would proceed with the long-pending Mekedatu dam project in the Kaveri basin. The project is expected to cater to fulfil the drinking water needs of the Bengaluru Metropolitan City and surrounding areas.
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