Furore over the Mekedatu project
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Why in news
The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution opposing Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project following the Supreme Court's refusal to review the permission granted for the project's revised DPR.
Background
The Mekedatu dam project is located approximately 100 km from Bengaluru and aims to impound 67.16 TMC ft of water. It is designed to generate 400 MW of hydroelectric power and has faced significant interstate opposition regarding water sharing.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMekedatu project capacity: 400 MW of hydro power
- FactMekedatu project water impoundment: 67.16 TMC ft
- PlaceMekedatu project location: Approximately 100 km from Bengaluru, Karnataka
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of inter-state water sharing in India and the role of the judiciary in mediating riparian disputes between neighboring states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state friction: Conflict over Cauvery water distribution and downstream ecological impacts on Tamil Nadu
- Judicial oversight: Balancing the Supreme Court's role in project approval versus state-level legislative autonomy
- Resource scarcity: Competition between hydroelectric power generation and agricultural irrigation requirements in Karnataka
Keywords: Inter-state water disputes · Riparian rights · Hydroelectric power · Federal friction · Cauvery basin
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