Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Karnataka Seeks Centre's Support Amid Maharashtra's Dam Objections
Karnataka wants to make the Almatti dam taller, but Maharashtra is against it, worrying about floods.
Karnataka says they have the right to do this based on a tribunal's decision.
Maharashtra is now objecting after previously agreeing and even supporting the project.
Karnataka officials will meet the Prime Minister to discuss the issue.
They need to acquire land which will cost a huge amount.
Karnataka wants to protect its interests and seeks support from the Centre.
Maharashtra objects to Karnataka's plan to raise the Almatti dam height.
Karnataka's Deputy CM appealed to Union Ministers and MPs for support.
Maharashtra's Chief Minister wrote a letter raising concerns about potential flooding.
Karnataka stated Maharashtra had not objected previously and even submitted an affidavit supporting it.
Karnataka needs ₹1 lakh crore for land acquisition for the project.
- Who
- Karnataka and Maharashtra governments
- What
- Dispute over increasing the height of the Almatti dam.
- When
- As of June 2, 2025
- Where
- Almatti dam, Karnataka
- Why
- Disagreement over increasing the height of the Almatti dam.
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Dam Height
Maharashtra
Raising the dam height could cause flooding in Sangli and Kolhapur districts.
Karnataka
Karnataka wants to increase the dam height to 524 meters as per the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal.
- Dam Name
- Almatti dam (Lal Bahadur Shastri dam)
- Dispute
- Height Increase
- States Involved
- Karnataka, Maharashtra
- Tribunal
- Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal
- Karnataka Official
- D.K. Shivakumar (Deputy CM)
- Maharashtra Official
- Devendra Fadnavis (Chief Minister)
- Project Cost (Land Acquisition)
- ₹1 lakh crore
Sources
We’re ready to raise Almatti dam height if there are no legal problems, says Minister
Maharashtra Chief Minister objects to increasing Almatti dam height; Karnataka to take up the issue with Prime Minister
DK Shivakumar seeks Centre's help as Maharashtra opposes dam height increase
