State will protect farmers’ interests, says Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi
Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi held a meeting to discuss water release strategies for the Tungabhadra project. The government aims to balance irrigation needs with current dam storage levels amid ongoing drought concerns.
Why it matters
Effective water management is critical for the agricultural stability of the Koppal, Ballari, and Raichur districts.
Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi firmly asserted on Tuesday that the State government was fully committed to safeguarding the interests of farmers regarding the release of water into canals.
He was chairing a preliminary meeting for the 126th Irrigation Consultative Committee for canals under the Tungabhadra project at the Command Area Development Authority office in Munirabad, Koppal district.
Mr. Tangadagi stated that measures would be taken to release water from the Tungabhadra dam based on the overall availability of water. Following recent good inflows, the dam’s storage currently stands at 82 tmcft.
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