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Karnataka CM Declares Mekedatu Project Permanent Solution to Cauvery Dispute
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 05:33 PM
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Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has stated that the Mekedatu project will serve as a permanent solution to the long‑standing Cauvery water dispute with Tamil Nadu.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced today that the Mekedatu project will be the permanent solution to the Cauvery water dispute with Tamil Nadu. The statement was made during a press briefing in Bengaluru, where the CM emphasized the importance of the project for both states.
The Mekedatu project, a water diversion scheme on the Cauvery River, has been a focal point in the inter‑state water talks for years. Shivakumar reiterated that the project’s completion will ensure a fair and sustainable distribution of water resources.
The CM’s remarks come amid ongoing negotiations between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with both sides seeking a lasting resolution to the dispute that has affected agriculture and livelihoods across the region.
The Mekedatu project, a water diversion scheme on the Cauvery River, has been a focal point in the inter‑state water talks for years. Shivakumar reiterated that the project’s completion will ensure a fair and sustainable distribution of water resources.
The CM’s remarks come amid ongoing negotiations between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with both sides seeking a lasting resolution to the dispute that has affected agriculture and livelihoods across the region.