Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Advocates Mekedatu Dam as Final Solution to Cauvery Dispute
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has reaffirmed that the proposed Mekedatu dam project offers a permanent resolution to the long-standing Cauvery river water dispute with Tamil Nadu. Speaking on the matter, Shivakumar noted that the project is essential for managing water distribution, especially during seasons of low rainfall. He urged the central government and relevant stakeholders to expedite the process, citing existing responses from the Supreme Court. The project aims to facilitate amicable discussions between the two states, though it continues to be a point of political and environmental contention in southern India.
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