'Mekedatu project permanent solution': Shivakumar on Cauvery water dispute
Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar views the Mekedatu dam project as a permanent solution. He stated the Supreme Court and central government have already responded to the proposal. Shivakumar urged all stakeholders to move forward without further delays or wasting time. This project aims to bring both states to the table for amicable discussions. The Cauvery water dispute centers on sharing…
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar declared the Mekedatu dam project as the permanent solution to the Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The Supreme Court's judgment and the Central Government's response have already been considered, prompting Shivakumar to call for swift action at a press conference following an all-party meeting on the issue.
The Mekedatu project, proposed by Karnataka, has been a contentious issue, with Tamil Nadu opposing it due to concerns over the impact on downstream water flow. The Supreme Court's dismissal of Tamil Nadu's objection to Karnataka's detailed project report on the Mekedatu project in November 2025 and its rejection of Tamil Nadu's review petition in May 2025 have further strengthened Shivakumar's stance.
He urged all stakeholders to move forward without delay and emphasized the importance of bringing both states to the table for discussions to resolve the issue amicably.
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