Karnataka should fight to increase its share from Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery river linking project, says Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has criticized the Karnataka government's consent to the Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery river linking project. He argues that the state's allocated water share is insufficient and urges the Chief Minister to seek expert technical advice before finalizing agreements.
Why it matters
Inter-state water disputes are critical to regional stability and agricultural security in India, often involving complex legal and environmental negotiations.
A day after Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that Karnataka had consented to the Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery river linking project, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy argued that the State will not benefit much with the allocation made in the project and that Karnataka has to fight for its share.
Asking the Chief Minister to be cautious about such announcements and seek technical advice from engineers before making statements, Mr. Kumaraswamy said, “Have you thought about the future of Karnataka before giving the approval? The project comes with restrictions on Karnataka. It will get only a meagre quantum of water from the project. Seek advice from engineers or your party colleague H.K. Patil, who has written a book on the Krishna river.”
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