Mekedatu dam project: a long-standing source of friction between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

Mekedatu dam project: a long-standing source of friction between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

The Mekedatu dam project is back in limelight with the Supreme Court, on November 13, 2025, giving nod for the appraisal of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and by the Central Water Commission (CWC). The idea of the project proponent – the Karnataka government – is to impound … Read more