Siddaramaiah Vows to Push Mekedatu Project, Unveils Major Water Schemes

• Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah affirmed the state's commitment to the Mekedatu balancing reservoir scheme, citing a Supreme Court victory against Tamil Nadu's petitions.
• A revised Detailed Project Report and forest clearance proposal for Mekedatu will be submitted to the Government of India soon.
• Progress noted in Yettinahole and Upper Bhadra projects; a 1.2 TMC balancing reservoir planned near Vaderahalli, and Chitradurga canal works by 2027.
• New compensation for Almatti dam height increase: Rs 30 lakh/acre dry land, Rs 40 lakh/acre wet land; Tungabhadra Dam gates to be replaced.
• State to undertake 75 irrigation works worth Rs 8,045 crore across major river basins, focusing on water-use efficiency and new projects like Uduthore Halla.