The DPRs of Kalasa-Banduri Nala Project have already been approved by the Central Water Commission With certain conditions and the same has been communicated to the government of Karnataka, Shekhawat said
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawar on Monday hit out at CM Siddaramaiah accusing him of spreading falsehood and misinformation with regard to the various water projects including the Mekedatu balancing Reservoir across the Cauvery river.
Shekhawat reacted to Siddaramaiah’s statement on Saturday alleging that the Narendra Modi-led government did not address karnataka’s water issues despite scanty rainfall. Lashing out at Siddaramaiah, Shekhawat said that We know it is tradition for Congress to spread false rumour and misinformation.
Regarding the Mekedatu project, the Minister said the discussion on the Detailed project Report (DPR) was included as an agenda item during various meeting of Cauvery Water Management Authority. However, discussion on this issue could not take place due to lack of consensus amoun party States on this Agenda item , he added
The DPRs of Kalasa-Banduri Nala Project have already been approved by the Central Water Commission With certain conditions and the same has been communicated to the government of Karnataka, Shekhawat said
Siddaramaiah hit out at the centre for the past few days Mekedatu and the Mahadayi River are pending Centre’s approval.
