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News18
20-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
CM Siddaramaiah announces Rs 32.25-cr Kabini dam restoration
Last Updated: Mysuru (Karnataka), Jul 20 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday offered 'baagina' (a traditional offering) to the Kabini River and said Rs 32.25 crore had been approved for the dam's renovation, along with a slew of irrigation and development projects for the region. Speaking to reporters, Siddaramaiah said he offers oblations to the Kabini River every year, which irrigates over 1.13 lakh acres of agricultural land. He recalled that the dam across the river was built 51 years ago and said the government has now taken up its strengthening and modernisation. 'A sum of Rs 32.25 crore has been approved for the renovation work," he said, adding that there are also plans to develop a garden similar to the iconic Brindavan Gardens near the KRS dam. Proposals have also been submitted for the modernisation of the Taraka Reservoir canal and other irrigation systems around Kabini in H D Kote taluk. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who was also present, said dam repair works across the state would be prioritised once the technical committee on dam safety submits its report. 'We constituted the committee after one of the gates at the Tungabhadra Reservoir was damaged. We will act based on its recommendations," Shivakumar said. 'This year, the Kabini is full for the first time in two years. It supported the region even during years of weak rainfall. Our MLAs have submitted proposals for the development of the area," he added. 'During the recent cabinet meeting at Male Mahadeshwara Hills, we approved projects worth Rs 35 crore for this region. We have also submitted a detailed report for an Rs 88-crore drip irrigation project," he further said. Asked about the possibility of organising a 'Kabini utsava', Shivakumar confirmed that a proposal exists and will be discussed with the district in-charge minister and other stakeholders. 'Plans are in place for 'Kabini utsava' and 'Cauvery aarti'. The government is committed to creating employment through tourism," he said. On the long-pending botanical garden proposal, Shivakumar said, 'Investors need to come forward. Our immediate priority is the efficient use of water and ensuring the safety of our reservoirs." PTI GMS SSK view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 18:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces Rs 32.25-crore Kabini dam restoration
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday offered 'baagina' (a traditional offering) to the Kabini River and said Rs 32.25 crore had been approved for the dam's renovation, along with a slew of irrigation and development projects for the region. Speaking to reporters, Siddaramaiah said he offers oblations to the Kabini River every year, which irrigates over 1.13 lakh acres of agricultural land. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category PGDM Project Management Leadership Healthcare Product Management CXO Public Policy Data Science Artificial Intelligence others Management Finance MCA Design Thinking MBA Data Analytics Cybersecurity Technology Operations Management Degree Digital Marketing healthcare Others Data Science Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details He recalled that the dam across the river was built 51 years ago and said the government has now taken up its strengthening and modernisation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold Container Homes in Laguna - Prices You Won't Believe! Shipping Container Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo "A sum of Rs 32.25 crore has been approved for the renovation work," he said, adding that there are also plans to develop a garden similar to the iconic Brindavan Gardens near the KRS dam. Proposals have also been submitted for the modernisation of the Taraka Reservoir canal and other irrigation systems around Kabini in H D Kote taluk. Live Events Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar , who was also present, said dam repair works across the state would be prioritised once the technical committee on dam safety submits its report. "We constituted the committee after one of the gates at the Tungabhadra Reservoir was damaged. We will act based on its recommendations," Shivakumar said. "This year, the Kabini is full for the first time in two years. It supported the region even during years of weak rainfall. Our MLAs have submitted proposals for the development of the area," he added. "During the recent cabinet meeting at Male Mahadeshwara Hills, we approved projects worth Rs 35 crore for this region. We have also submitted a detailed report for an Rs 88-crore drip irrigation project," he further said. Asked about the possibility of organising a 'Kabini utsava', Shivakumar confirmed that a proposal exists and will be discussed with the district in-charge minister and other stakeholders. "Plans are in place for 'Kabini utsava' and 'Cauvery aarti'. The government is committed to creating employment through tourism," he said. On the long-pending botanical garden proposal, Shivakumar said, "Investors need to come forward. Our immediate priority is the efficient use of water and ensuring the safety of our reservoirs."
Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Bengaluru's drinking water crisis is due to delay in Mekedatu project clearance, Karnataka writes to Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil
Seeking early clearance for the implementation of the Mekedatu dam project, the Karnataka government has told Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil that the delay in the clearance has caused a drinking water crisis in Bengaluru. In a petition submitted by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to C R Paatil on Tuesday, the state government said that construction of the reservoir – which is opposed by Tamil Nadu – was permitted as per Clause XIII of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal. Noting that the project was located 'well within the territorial limits of Karnataka', the petition said 'neither Karnataka nor Central government need to take the consent of the State of Tamil Nadu' for the project. It also cited a Supreme Court judgment to support this view. 'The Project, as planned, does not cause any prejudice or injury to the State of Tamil Nadu. In fact, it helps Tamil Nadu such that the water can be regulated to Tamil Nadu during distress year as per the monthly schedule of release of water,' the letter read. Karnataka argued that the climate extremes in the basin 'strengthen the demands of Karnataka' for early construction of the project. 'The delay in accordance of clearances by the Central Government has caused immense socio-economical losses/impact to the State of Karnataka including Drinking Water crisis in the Bengaluru Metropolitan city region,' it said. Shivakumar also submitted a petition to Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav, seeking in-principle approval for the diversion of 111 hectares (around 274 acres) of forest land–partly situated in Hassan and Tumakuru districts–for the implementation of Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Supply Project. The land is for the construction of a gravity main canal that would provide drinking water in the villages of the two districts. The project aims to divert 24.01 thousand million cubic feet of water from streams in the Western Ghats to drought-prone areas such as Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Tumakuru, Hassan, and other districts.
New Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
For first time, KRS dam full in June, Karnataka CM offers bagina
MYSURU: In a moment soaked in history, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah offered bagina to the Cauvery at the Krishnaraja Sagara (KRS) Dam at 1.35 pm on Monday. This is the first time ever that the KRS dam, one of the state's lifelines, has reached its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 124.80 ft in June itself, since it became operational in 1932. The district administration and Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd officials had put up stunning floral replicas of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and Sir M Visvesvaraya at the entrance of the dam, paying homage to the visionaries behind the reservoir. Women dressed in traditional attire participated in the Poorna Kumbha ritual, even as the red and yellow Karnataka flag fluttered along the dam and at Brindavan Gardens. The CM, along with his cabinet members and officials from Mandya and Mysuru districts, took part in the bagina ceremony. The bagina, a traditional offering of a saree, blouse piece, turmeric, vermilion, bangles, rice, flowers, and fruits, arranged on a bamboo tray, was let into the waters at the dam. Taking on opposition parties, Siddaramaiah said, 'There were 17 years when KRS didn't have water. When we were in power during drought years, they blamed Congress and me personally. But today, nature has answered those lies. This is proof that nature favours truth and hard work making this a historic day.' He asserted that opposition parties BJP and JDS should stop spreading lies and think that people are fools. Siddaramaiah said his government has sanctioned Rs 25,000 crore to irrigation projects which no previous government has done. 'How could such a large sum be allocated if the government was facing a financial crisis as claimed by opposition parties,' he asked. The government gives out Rs 19,000 crore annually as a pumpset subsidy to farmers, he said, stressing that Karnataka is the only state that is strictly adhering to the Fiscal Responsibility Act, while it has been ranked second in GST collection in the country.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Collector inspects Hogenakkal
The inflow into Hogenakkal was 78,000 cusecs on Saturday, with the Cauvery continuing to flow in spate here. The inflow that was 88,000 cusecs on Friday fell to 78,000 cusecs on Saturday morning. The rise in the inflow into Hogenakkal increased over the last two days, with the outflow from Kabini and Krishnaraja Sagar reservoirs increased. In its wake, Collector R. Sadheesh inspected Hogenakkal and assessed the safety protocols. Ban on coracle operations and bathing will remain in place until further orders, according to the administration. The Collector during his inspection assessed the safety measures undertaken to prevent breach, if the water level increased further. Earlier, Mr. Sadheesh also participated in a pollution control board-organised awareness campaign to ban single-use plastics in the tourist spot.
