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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Siddaramaiah launches water project at Pavagada
Pavagada: After battling fluoride-contaminated water and its devastating health impacts for decades, residents of Pavagada taluk and town are set to receive safer water, with chief minister Siddaramaiah Friday inaugurating a major supply project that draws water from the backwaters of the Tungabhadra reservoir. He said the multi-village project would be completed within two years and a plan was also in place to fill 23 lakes and implement the Upper Bhadra Project through the minor irrigation department. The ambitious project, expected to benefit 17.5 lakh people and cover 270 villages and Pavagada town, is designed to meet drinking water needs until 2050. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru "This scheme will benefit citizens until 2050, delivering clean drinking water to 17.5 lakh people and helping them avoid serious health conditions like physical deformities," Siddaramaiah said. Alongside the water project, the CM also announced a 2,250 MW solar power plant, laid the foundation stone for several developmental initiatives in the Pavagada assembly constituency, and distributed benefits under multiple govt schemes.
New Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Have sought funds from Centre for six irrigation works, says Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar
BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also holds the water resources portfolio, on Wednesday said that he has appealed to the Union Government for Rs 11,122.76 crore for six irrigation projects in Karnataka. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, the Deputy Chief Minister said they have sought Rs 804.66 crore for Sonnathi lift irrigation project; Rs 2,660.7 crore for Indi branch canal in Upper Krishna project; Rs 3,000 crore for third stage of Malaprabha canal; Rs 144.42 crore for Ghataprabha right bund canal and Chikkodi branch canal, and Rs 1,610 crore for a flood prevention project at Benne Halla. Shivakumar said they have learnt that one project has been approved, but they are yet to receive official confirmation. Shivakumar said they have also appealed for 25% of funds for Yettinahole project, as it is a drinking water project. 'There were some complications as the forest department was not giving clearance. The Union environment minister has assured that the issue would be resolved soon,' he said. Responding to a question on the Upper Bhadra Project, he said they have sought funds and submitted revised cost estimates, as asked by the Centre. There is no guarantee until the funds are released, he said. Kalasa-Banduri project Shivakumar said Goa has claimed that Karnataka objected to its request to lay a power transmission line through Karnataka. 'We have told them we would support them if they support us on the Kalasa-Banduri project. The Union environment minister has told us he would convey his opinion on this in a week,' he said. He said the Centre had given the go-ahead for the Kalasa-Banduri project when Karnataka had a BJP government. 'Based on that approval, our government had called for tenders. But the Goa government issued us a show-cause notice in 2023, and the case is in court now. We brought the issue to the attention of the Union environment minister. Goa does not have any locus standi to object to work in our state. We have already moved court regarding this,' he said.
India Today
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
In Delhi, DK Shivakumar seeks nod, funds for stalled Karnataka water projects
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday met with top Union Ministers in Delhi to push for pending approvals and funding for key drinking water and irrigation projects in the state, including Kalasa-Banduri, Yettinahole, and Upper Congress leader, who also holds the Water Resources portfolio, held discussions with Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav over forest clearances that have stalled progress on the Kalasa-Banduri and Yettinahole projects. He later met Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil to request central assistance for the Upper Bhadra Project under the PMKSY-AIBP Yettinahole project is nearly 70% complete but was halted by the Forest Department. We have provided alternative land to address their concerns,' Shivakumar told reporters. He also highlighted that one of Asia's longest aqueducts — spanning 10.4 km — has already been completed as part of the project. Shivakumar submitted a formal appeal to the Environment Ministry to expedite in-principle (Stage-I) clearance for Yettinahole, while urging the Jal Shakti Ministry to release funds for Upper Bhadra based on earlier approvals and committee recommendations.'These projects are vital for supplying drinking water and supporting farmers in drought-prone areas,' he Deputy Chief Minister also indicated that further engagement with Union Ministers and Karnataka MPs is planned during the ongoing Parliament session to build support for the state's infrastructure the projects have seen progress on paper, clearances and funding delays have hampered execution — a concern Shivakumar is now pushing to resolve at the highest levels.- EndsMust Watch
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar seeks Centre's clearance for water projects
BENGALURU: Deputy CM and Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar, who was in New Delhi on Tuesday, met different Union ministers to get approval, clearance and grants for various water-related schemes, including the Mekedatu and Yettinahole projects. Submitting a memorandum, Shivakumar urged Union Minister for Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav to ensure in-principle approval at the earliest to the Yettinahole project. Shivakumar explained in his letter that the project will address drinking water needs of drought-prone areas, including Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Tumakuru, Bengaluru South and North districts. There is a proposal to divert forest land in various villages of Tumakuru and Hassan districts which has been submitted to the environment ministry, he stated. Shivakumar also met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil for releasing central assistance to Upper Bhadra Project under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) - Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme(AIBP) scheme. He told the minister that acceptance/recommendations of different authorities of Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation of Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Finance have been received for the project. This will benefit farmers and populations of drought-prone districts of Central Karnataka region, he added.
Hans India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
K'taka Dy CM meets Union Ministers in Delhi for clearance of Kalasa-Banduri, Yettinahole projects
Bengaluru/New Delhi: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds the Water Resources portfolio, met Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav in Delhi and discussed the pending clearances for the Kalasa-Banduri and Yettinahole projects on Tuesday. Shivakumar also met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and submitted a request seeking central assistance for the Upper Bhadra Project. Speaking to reporters in Delhi on Tuesday, Shivakumar said, "I came here to meet two Union Ministers and to hold discussions with my legal team. I met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav regarding two drinking water projects — the Kalasa-Banduri and the Yettinahole projects." He noted that both projects are in the pipeline. "The Yettinahole project is about 60 to 70 per cent complete. However, due to technical reasons, it has been halted by the Forest Department. We have now provided alternative land to resolve this," Dy CM Shivakumar explained. 'It is a remarkable project. One of Asia's largest aqua ducts, spanning 10.4 kilometres, has already been constructed,' he added. Regarding further progress, Shivakumar stated, 'The Union Minister mentioned that they have arrived at some conclusions. I am also meeting ministers from other states on this matter. I hope the issue will be resolved soon.' He further stated, 'During the ongoing Parliament session, we will return here to engage with all Union Ministers and Members of Parliament from Karnataka to brief them on what needs to be done in the interest of the state.' Dy CM Shivakumar submitted a formal request for the Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project, seeking immediate intervention to ensure that in-principle (Stage-I) approval is granted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Forest Clearance Division). "It is in the state's interest that the Union government clears this without further delay," he urged. In his submission to Union Minister C.R. Patil, Dy CM Shivakumar also appealed for directions to the Ministry of Jal Shakti to release central assistance for the Upper Bhadra Project under the PMKSY-AIBP scheme. He requested that this be done based on prior approvals, recommendations from various committees and authorities, and the Ministry of Finance, to help achieve the intended objectives of the project. 'This project will benefit farmers and residents of the drought-prone districts in central Karnataka,' Dy CM Shivakumar emphasised.
