Karnataka open to talks with Tamil Nadu on Mekedatu project, says Irrigation Minister Ramalinga Reddy
Karnataka's Irrigation Minister has expressed willingness to hold bilateral talks with Tamil Nadu regarding the Mekedatu dam project. This follows a resolution by the Tamil Nadu Assembly opposing the project, which Karnataka maintains is necessary for Bengaluru's water needs.
Why it matters
The Mekedatu project is a long-standing source of inter-state political friction that impacts water resource management and regional stability in Southern India.
Karnataka is willing to hold a bilateral dialogue with Tamil Nadu on the long-pending Mekedatu balancing reservoir project if the neighbouring State comes forward for discussions, Major Irrigation Minister Ramalinga Reddy said on June 20.
The article presents the positions of both state governments and references judicial history.
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