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Karnataka minister seeks time-bound plan for Mekedatu clearance
Karnataka Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Thursday asked officials to prepare a time-bound action plan to speed up clearances for the proposed Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project. The minister, who took charge…
The Story in Brief
Karnataka Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Thursday asked officials to prepare a time-bound action plan to speed up clearances for the proposed Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir Project. The minister, who took charge of the portfolio on Wednesday, held a review meeting with senior officials on August 13, 2026. He discussed the project's status, legal hurdles, and the strategy for obtaining permissions from the Centre and other authorities. The minister stressed that Mekedatu is crucial for drinking water supply to Bengaluru and surrounding areas. Officials were told to push ahead without delay, The Hindu reports.
The Indian Opinion
The usual noise around Mekedatu pits Karnataka's water needs against Tamil Nadu's fears. Both sides forget that the Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the project's legality. The minister's talk of a 'time-bound' plan sounds decisive, but the real test will be whether the Centre grants forest and environment clearances. Watch for the deadline the officials set and, more importantly, whether Tamil Nadu files a fresh objection.
Source: thehindu.com
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