From The Shillong Times
Center Owned by The Shillong TimesMekedatu dam row: TN CM Vijay urges PM Modi to deny approval without basin states’ consent
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him not to grant any statutory or administrative approval for Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project without the consent of all Cauvery basin states. He warned that the 67.16 TMC reservoir across the Cauvery River could affect water flow, monthly deliveries to Tamil Nadu and raise apprehension among its farmers. Vijay also objected to a site inspection by Union officials and asked that Karnataka be advised against continuing the project without co‑basin consent.
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Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Saturday expressed concern over site inspection by union government officials regarding Karnataka's Mekedatu dam proposal. Writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vijay opposed Karnataka's proposal to construct a reservoir across the Cauvery…
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Chennai, Nov 7: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to grant any statutory or administrative approval for Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project without obtaining the consent of all Cauvery basin states, warning that the project could seriously…
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has urged Prime Minister Modi not to approve Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project. He cited concerns regarding the impact on water availability in the Cauvery basin. Vijay requested that Karnataka be advised against continuing the project without the consent of all basin…
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Chennai, Nov 7: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to grant any statutory or administrative approval for Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project without obtaining the consent of all Cauvery basin states, warning that the project could seriously…
