Archive · 30 May 2025
KRV Protests Hidkal Dam Water Diversion to Industries
A local group called KRV is upset because the government wants to send water from the Hidkal dam, which Belagavi uses, to factories in Hubballi-Dharwad.
They believe the government shouldn't divert the water and they aren't happy about the speed in which the project is being developed.
The group held a big protest and is worried about potential water shortages.
KRV wants the government to stop diverting the water.
They also question the lack of prior approvals for the pipeline work and believe the district administration and minister weren't told about it.
KRV held a massive protest in Belagavi on Friday.
Protestors opposed the government's decision to divert 45 MLD of water from Hidkal dam.
The water is intended for industries in Hubballi-Dharwad.
Protesters formed a human chain and marched to the deputy commissioner's office.
KRV demanded the government withdraw the water diversion approval immediately.
- Who
- Members of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV-Narayana Gowda faction) and local supporters.
- What
- KRV protested the government's approval to divert 45 MLD of water from the Hidkal dam to industries.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Belagavi, Karnataka.
- Why
- KRV opposes diverting water, fearing it will harm Belagavi and questions the project's transparency and haste.
KRV
State Government
Water Diversion
KRV
KRV opposes diverting water from Hidkal dam, fearing negative impacts and questioning the project's haste and lack of transparency.
State Government
The government's stance is not directly stated.
Project Approvals
KRV
KRV alleges that the pipeline work began without necessary approvals and that the district administration and minister were not informed.
State Government
The government's position on project approvals is not stated.
- Protesting Organization
- KRV (Narayana Gowda faction)
- Source of Water
- Hidkal dam
- Water Volume
- 45 MLD
- Target Destination
- Industries in Hubballi-Dharwad
- Location of Protest
- Belagavi, Karnataka
