Mekedatu project: Survey has begun to ascertain extent of area that will get submerged, says DKS
Officials of the Revenue and Forest departments are undertaking a survey to ascertain the extent of land that would get submerged owing to the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project proposed near Kanakapura, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Sunday. “The office for the Mekedatu project has been established. Revenue and Forest officials are undertaking a survey to ascertain the extent of land that will get submerged. A big work of bringing the Cauvery water to improve the lives of people is under way,” he said at Bhoohalli-Hoskere, near Kanakapura after laying the foundation stone to development works. He said he had brought ₹400 crore grants to the Kanakapura Assembly constituency. “If I get big grants at a time, representatives of other constituencies may question. Grants will be brought in stages to fulfill the aspirations of people. About ₹250 crore worth works are being undertaken from the Water Resources Department alone here,” he said. Mr. Shivakumar said he would strive to fill as many tanks as possible and that this would be taken up in phases …

