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Karnataka Seeks CWC Technical Clearance for Mekedatu Project
Karnataka wants to build the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project on the Cauvery River.
A Karnataka minister met the head of the Central Water Commission to discuss the project.
Karnataka is asking for the technical checks and approvals to be completed quickly.
It has also submitted answers to earlier questions about the project.
The proposed reservoir is intended to help provide drinking water to Bengaluru and nearby districts.
It could also generate hydropower and help regulate water releases downstream.
Karnataka says the project would be especially useful during years with less rainfall.
Tamil Nadu opposes the project because it fears the state could be affected if it is built.
Water Resources Minister N Chaluvaraya Swamy met CWC Chairman Anupam Prasad in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 2.
The meeting addressed statutory and technical approvals and Karnataka’s Compliance Report responding to CWC observations on the project’s DPR.
Karnataka requested timely completion of the CWC’s technical examination and offered to provide further information or clarifications.
The discussions followed a recent site inspection by CWC Member Yogesh Paitankar and covered site conditions and related technical issues.
The proposed reservoir aims to support drinking water supplies, hydropower generation and regulated downstream water releases, while Tamil Nadu opposes the project.
- Who
- Karnataka Water Resources Minister N Chaluvaraya Swamy met Central Water Commission Chairman Anupam Prasad; Tamil Nadu opposes the project.
- What
- Karnataka sought technical cooperation and timely examination of the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project.
- Where
- The meeting was held in New Delhi; the proposed project site is near Kanakapura in Bengaluru South district, Karnataka.
- When
- Wednesday, September 2; the year was not specified in the reports.
- Why
- Karnataka says the project is needed for Bengaluru’s long-term drinking water requirements and would support hydropower and regulated downstream releases.
Karnataka Government
Tamil Nadu
Project approval and impact
Karnataka Government
Karnataka is seeking the necessary technical clearances and says the reservoir would strengthen Bengaluru’s water supply, storage and downstream water management.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu opposes the project, fearing that the state would be affected if it is built.
Need for the project
Karnataka Government
Karnataka says Mekedatu would help meet rising drinking water demand, address rainfall variability and support water management during rainfall-deficit years.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu’s stated position in the reports is opposition to the project because of its potential effect on the state.
Key facts
- Project
- Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project
- River
- Cauvery River
- Karnataka minister
- N Chaluvaraya Swamy, Water Resources Minister
- CWC chairman
- Anupam Prasad
- Project location
- Near Kanakapura in Bengaluru South district
- Intended uses
- Drinking water, hydropower generation and regulated downstream water releases
- Current status
- The Central Water Commission’s statutory and technical examination is ongoing
Sources
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