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Pradeep Kumar

27/05/21 11:20 AM IST

Mekedatu project

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Karnataka CM has called a meeting to decide on legal action against the National Green Tribunal setting up a panel, to look into the alleged violations at Mekedatu, the proposed site for construction of a dam across the Cauvery river.

Details
  • The state has raised questions regarding the timing and the legality of the NGT decision, as the matter relating to the proposed project was before the Supreme Court.
  • National Green Tribunal in Chennai has taken up a suo moto case and has formed a committee and has asked it to visit Mekedatu and see if any violation has taken place or any environment related concerns.
Tamil Nadu Stand
  • Tamil Nadu has been vehemently opposing the project, raising apprehensions that the state will be affected if the project takes shape.
About the Project
  • Mekedatu is a multipurpose (drinking and power) project, which involves building a balancing reservoir, near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district.
  • The project once completed is aimed at ensuring drinking water to Bengaluru and neighboring areas (4.75 TMC) and also can generate 400 MW power, and the estimated cost of the project is Rs 9,000 crore.
Source: The Hindu

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