Karnataka urges Centre to give early clearance for pending irrigation and drinking water projects including revised DPR of Mekedatu
A Karnataka delegation led by Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy has urged the Union government to expedite clearances for several critical irrigation and drinking water projects. Key projects mentioned include the Mekedatu balancing reservoir, the Upper Krishna Project, and the Kalasa-Banduri diversion scheme.
Why it matters
Water security and infrastructure development are major political and economic issues in Karnataka, and the state's reliance on central clearance highlights the complexities of federal water management.
Karnataka has again urged the Centre to provide immediate clearance to various pending irrigation and drinking water projects, including the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project.
The fresh demand was made by a high-level delegation led by Karnataka Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy at the Departmental Summit – 2026 of the Union Jal Shakti Ministry in Delhi on Tuesday.
Mr. Cheluvarayaswamy drew the attention of the Central authorities on the status of pending projects like Mekedatu, UKP, Kalasa-Banduri and Upper Bhadra, besides explaining their importance for the State, according to a release.
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