Brief
Karnataka CM seeks Centre's help for Mekedatu project, asks Tamil Nadu to inspect site
Shivakumar told reporters the centre understood Karnataka's stance that Mekedatu water is for drinking only and urged Tamil Nadu to inspect the site.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi on Monday, Sep 29, 2026, and asked the centre to speed up clearances and funding for key water projects, notably the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir.
Shivakumar said the centre has grasped Karnataka’s position that water from the Mekedatu reservoir should be used solely for drinking purposes, not irrigation. He urged the Tamil Nadu government to send a delegation to inspect the proposed site and offered full cooperation.
The CM highlighted that Karnataka has submitted a fresh detailed project report for the Rs 16,745‑crore Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Drinking Water Project, and requested the Central Water Commission prioritize its appraisal and the compliance report filed on Aug 13.
Key facts
- Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi on Sep 29, 2026. (newindianexpress.com)
- Shivakumar asked the centre to expedite clearances and funding for the Rs 16,745‑crore Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Drinking Water Project. (newindianexpress.com)
- He requested Tamil Nadu to send a delegation to inspect the Mekedatu project site. (newindianexpress.com)
Sources
- [1] newindianexpress.com — originally reported as “CM Shivakumar wants Centre’s intervention on Mekedatu, tells Tamil Nadu to inspect site”
