Mekedatu project will help Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, says Karnataka CM
Shivakumar said the balancing reservoir would conserve Cauvery water and help farmers in both states, despite Tamil Nadu's opposition.
- On Thursday, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar raised the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project at the Southern Zonal Council meeting in Chennai, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, arguing it benefits both states.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay opposes the project, stating there is "no need for all-party meeting on Mekedatu" and he "will not compromise on the rights regarding the Cauvery water issue" over the 5000 acres.
- Calling for a shift from "water sharing to water cooperation," Shivakumar cited a June 25 meeting between Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana proving dialogue resolves inter-state disputes. "Help us help you," he appealed to the Council.
- Shivakumar emphasized that rivers including the Cauvery, Krishna, Tungabhadra, Pennar, and Palar are essential "lifelines of the southern peninsula," asserting Karnataka's lawful share under tribunal awards must be protected alongside project completion.
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu discussed the importance of resolving the Cauvery water issue with Shivakumar, emphasizing a collaborative approach to managing vital regional resources between neighboring states.
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Mekedatu, Cauvery on the table: Shivakumar speaks, Vijay stays silent, says DMK
At the Kovalam meeting, D K Shivakumar backed the Mekedatu dam project as C Joseph Vijay stayed silent. The exchange prompted the DMK to accuse the Tamil Nadu chief minister of failing to oppose Karnataka's stand.
Mekedatu Project: A Crucial Link in the Cauvery Water Dispute
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar advocates for the Mekedatu project, emphasizing its significance for both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Despite resistance from Tamil Nadu, the project aims to aid farmers across both regions by ensuring equitable water distribution from the Cauvery River, amidst ongoing legal scrutiny.
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Times of IndiaMekedatu project will help Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, says Karnataka CM
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar discussed the Mekedatu reservoir project at a council meeting. He stated the project would benefit farmers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Tamil Nadu, however, has expressed opposition to the proposed water project. The reservoir aims to conserve water for monthly release to downstream states. This initiative seeks to address critical water needs for both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
The Southern Region Chief Ministers' Meeting was held today (20.08.2026) under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kovalam, Chengalpattu district. Chief Ministers from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh participated in this meeting. Since Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had gone to England on a foreign trip, the Deputy Chief Minister participated in the meeting in his place. While Puducherry Chief Minister R…
Rivers do not know politics; water must unite us, not divide us: Karnataka CM’s message to TN
Mahabalipuram, Aug 20: Amid the continuing Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said rivers do not recognise political boundaries and called for greater cooperation among southern states. Speaking at the Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Shivakumar said water should unite states
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