Tamil Nadu Passes Resolution Against Karnataka's Mekedatu Dam Project
Tamil Nadu has passed a resolution opposing Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, with ally Congress supporting the move. Karnataka, however, has expressed readiness for dialogue on the project at any time, while the Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously urged the Union government to deny clearances and protect water rights.
The Story
Analyzing sources…
Source Diversity
Source Diversity
Moderate (37/100)Sources
Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project
Tamil Nadu's Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to deny all clearances for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project. The resolution cited violations of tribunal and Supreme Court orders, emphasizing the Cauvery basin's deficit status and the need for concurrence from basin states and the Union government before any new water storage projects are undertaken.
By JULIE MARIAPPAN
Read full article →Tamil Nadu passes resolution against Mekedatu dam
Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously opposes Karnataka's dam project at Mekedatu, urging the Union government to deny clearances and protect water rights.
Read full article →TVK Moves Resolution Against Karnataka's Mekedatu Project, Ally Congress Supports
Tabling the resolution, Vijay stressed that water resources were directly linked to the welfare of farmers and the state's economy, and said safeguarding Tamil Nadu's water rights was the government's responsibility.
Read full article →
