2 months ago
Karnataka water release dispute; BMSCE introduces skill courses
Imagine a big river that gives water to two states in India.
In Karnataka, the water level is low because there hasn't been much rain.
The state says it can't give the promised amount of water to Tamil Nadu.
A project called Mekedatu could help store more water, but politics have slowed it down.
Meanwhile, in the same city, a college called BMSCE is teaching students new skills like coding and data science.
They built a special lab that is part of the students' regular classes.
The college has signed deals with 12 companies, such as L&T and Edutech, to give students real‑world training.
Students can earn certificates that help them get jobs.
Both stories show how people are trying to solve problems in their own ways.
Karnataka's Minister MB Patil says the state lacks enough water to release 4.50 TMC to Tamil Nadu.
Patil cites low rainfall and low reservoir levels as the reason for the shortfall.
The Mekedatu project, aimed at storing 65 TMC of water, is stalled by political considerations.
BMS College of Engineering launches a skill lab offering five industry‑focused skills integrated into the curriculum.
The lab partners with 12 companies, including L&T and Edutech, to provide skill certification.
- Who
- Karnataka Minister MB Patil and BMS College of Engineering Principal Dr. Bhimesh Arya
- What
- Karnataka water release dispute and BMSCE skill lab launch
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- When
- Wednesday for the water statement; same day for the skill lab launch
- Why
- Low rainfall caused low reservoir levels; BMSCE aims to give students industry skills
Key facts
- Water release amount
- 4.50 TMC
- Reservoir issue
- Low due to inadequate rainfall
- Mekedatu project
- Proposed 65 TMC storage
- Skill lab cost
- ₹3.2 crore
- Number of students
- 3,250
- Companies partnered
- 12
Quotes
MB Patil
Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister
“Under the prevailing circumstances, directing Karnataka to release 4.50 TMC of water to Tamil Nadu was not justified.”
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