BELAGAVI
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, requesting the Centre's clearance for three major pending water projects, including the Kalsa-Bhandura water diversion project.
Accompanied by his deputy D K Shivakumar and Cabinet ministers Dr Parameshwar and H C Mahadevappa, Siddaramaiah also pressed for the resolution of the Kalsa-Bhandura dispute with Goa.
In a post on social media platform X Siddaramaiah wrote, "Chief Minister Shri @siddaramaiah submitted a detailed letter to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi highlighting key demands and priorities for Karnataka's development. Anticipating constructive collaboration for the progress of our state”.
The post on X also revealed that the Karnataka CM requested approval of important projects of the state. “The approval of the Rs 9,000 crore Mekedatu Dam Project, which will provide drinking water to Bangalore city and generate 400 MW of electricity, is pending with the Central Water Commission… the Prime Minister requested to take personal interest in the said project”, it said.
Siddaramaiah also requested officials of Ministry of Water, Power and Ministry of Environment and Forests to release Rs 5,300 crore for the Bhadra Upper Bank Project as announced in the Union Budget 2023-2024 and for quick settlement of the Kalsa-Bandura drinking water project.
The problem of drinking water will be solved due to Mahadai Yojana, a long-time dream project of the people of Kittoor Karnataka region”, he said.
Furthermore, Siddaramaiah petitioned the Prime Minister to grant funds to the State government and NHAI through Central Budget for the construction of a tunnel which will further help in decongesting the Bangalore city.
