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Syllabus : Prelims Fact
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasised that the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project would benefit Tamil Nadu during drought years, providing additional water by storing 65 tmcft that would otherwise flow into the sea.
- Location: The Mekedatu balancing reservoir project is proposed to be constructed across the Cauvery River at Mekedatu in Karnataka.
- Capacity: The reservoir is designed to hold up to 65 tmcft (thousand million cubic feet) of water.
- Purpose: The primary aim is to store 65 tmcft of water, which will be utilised to meet the drinking water needs of Bengaluru and surrounding areas and to release water to Tamil Nadu during distress years.
- Benefits to Tamil Nadu: It ensures water availability during deficient rainfall years, thus aiding lower riparian regions and preventing excess water from flowing into the sea during heavy rainfall years.
- Current Status: Despite the Karnataka government’s push for the project, it has faced delays due to lack of permission from the Centre and objections from Tamil Nadu.
- Political Aspect: Opposition from Tamil Nadu is seen as politically motivated, with concerns about water-sharing disputes between the two states over Cauvery river.
UPSC Prelims PYQ : 2022
Ques : Consider the following pairs:
Reservoirs : States
1. Ghataprabha : Telangana
2. Ghandhi Sagar : Madhya Pradesh
3. Indira Sagar : Andhra Pradesh
4. Maithon : Chhattisgarh
How many pairs given above ate not correctly matched?
a) Only one pair
b) Only two pair
c) Only three pair
d) All four pair
Ans : c)
