Mekedatu dam project: a long-standing source of friction between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
The Supreme Court of India has approved the appraisal of a project report for the Mekedatu dam, a long-standing water rights dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The proposed project includes a balancing reservoir and a 400 MW hydroelectric power plant.
Why it matters
Water rights disputes between Indian states are highly sensitive and have significant implications for regional agriculture, energy, and political stability.
The Mekedatu dam project is back in limelight with the Supreme Court, on November 13, 2025, giving nod for the appraisal of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and by the Central Water Commission (CWC).
The report provides a factual summary of a legal development and the technical details of the project without taking a side in the interstate dispute.
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