The Economic Times

Karnataka will proceed with Mekedatu project, says Supreme Court has upheld its right: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state would proceed with the Mekedatu reservoir project, citing a Supreme Court ruling that permits construction subject to releasing 177 tmc ft of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. His remarks followed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's appeal to the Centre against granting approvals without consent.