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CM Vijay urges PM to halt Mekedatu dam reviews amid farmer concerns
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 02:32 AM
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Chief Minister Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a pause on the review and approval process for the Mekedatu dam, citing strong opposition from farming communities.
Chief Minister Vijay sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking the central government to suspend all ongoing reviews and clearances for the Mekedatu dam project. The appeal comes after a wave of protests by farmers who fear the dam could affect irrigation and livelihoods in the region.
Farmers' groups have argued that the proposed reservoir may submerge fertile agricultural land and disrupt existing water distribution networks. They have called for a comprehensive impact assessment before any further steps are taken.
The CM's request underscores the growing tension between development initiatives and local agrarian interests. While the central government has not yet responded, the letter adds pressure on the approval process, which has been under scrutiny for environmental and social concerns.
Stakeholders from the water resources department are expected to meet with state officials later this week to discuss possible alternatives and mitigation measures.
The Mekedatu project, a multi‑billion‑rupee inter‑state water link, remains a contentious issue, with both state and central authorities weighing its economic benefits against the potential costs to farming communities.
Farmers' groups have argued that the proposed reservoir may submerge fertile agricultural land and disrupt existing water distribution networks. They have called for a comprehensive impact assessment before any further steps are taken.
The CM's request underscores the growing tension between development initiatives and local agrarian interests. While the central government has not yet responded, the letter adds pressure on the approval process, which has been under scrutiny for environmental and social concerns.
Stakeholders from the water resources department are expected to meet with state officials later this week to discuss possible alternatives and mitigation measures.
The Mekedatu project, a multi‑billion‑rupee inter‑state water link, remains a contentious issue, with both state and central authorities weighing its economic benefits against the potential costs to farming communities.