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- Mandya MLA P. Ravikumar has urged the Karnataka government to speed up implementation of the Mekedatu project, saying the Centre has clarified that no state's permission, including Tamil Nadu's, is required.
- He said the project is the solution for Mandya farmers, who lose both summer and monsoon crops during droughts, and stressed it is vital for future drinking water security.
- He also said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Joseph's August 3 visit for talks on Cauvery and Mekedatu is welcome, but Karnataka should not yield on its rights, and urged the state not to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu or follow the CWRC directive amid shortages.
What to watch next
- Response of the Karnataka government to the MLA's demand for expedited Mekedatu implementation
- Outcomes of the August 3 talks between the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu chief ministers
- The planned meeting of Mandya organisations, farmer leaders and pro-Mekedatu activists
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Named India · Cauvery Water Resources Management Board · Karnataka State Government · Mandya · Tamil Nadu · Government of India · Mekedatu Project · P. Ravikumar · Vijay Joseph
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