New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday mentioned the Tamil Nadu authorities must also ship a delegation to examine the Mekedatu mission website, stating that the Union Minister has understood that water from the mission might be used strictly for consuming functions and can’t be used for irrigation.
Shivakumar addressed a press convention at Karnataka Bhavan in New Delhi following his assembly with Union Ministers.
‘The Union Minister has understood that water from the Mekedatu mission might be used strictly for consuming functions and can’t be used for irrigation. The Tamil Nadu authorities must also ship a delegation to examine the mission website,’ Shivakumar mentioned.
When requested in regards to the re-submission of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Mekedatu reservoir, he knowledgeable, ‘Alternative land has been recognized for the forest land that might be submerged underneath this mission. Currently, a scenario has arisen the place persons are combating over 5,000 cusecs of water. As KRS is just not full this time, farmers within the Kabini area are protesting. Taking all these components under consideration, a central crew has visited the location.’
‘Even if a crew from Tamil Nadu visits, full cooperation might be prolonged to them. Officials have additionally realised that water can’t be misused. A request might be made to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to satisfy and take part in a gathering relating to the Mekedatu mission,’ he added.
On discussions with the Centre, Shivakumar mentioned he met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and held discussions relating to Krishna, Mekedatu and different water disputes of the state.
‘A request was made for the Centre to intervene and help the state’s irrigation tasks, to which the Minister responded positively. A request was additionally made relating to the funds due for the state’s tasks,’ he acknowledged.
‘They have assured to carry a joint assembly relating to Mahadayi and forest-related points. Additionally, relating to the Upper Krishna Project, they’ve promised to resolve the problem by calling a gathering of the Chief Ministers of neighbouring states,’ he knowledgeable.
When requested about allegations that correspondence relating to the Mahadayi mission was not being dealt with correctly, he mentioned, ‘All these are false. The Union Minister has additionally made efforts on this regard. Political dedication is important for this. A request has been made to carry a separate assembly with the Forest Department. Even although the Central Government allotted Rs 5,300 crore for the Upper Bhadra mission within the 2023 price range, the funds haven’t been launched but. We hold asking for it, however they aren’t releasing it.’
The Karnataka Chief Minister mentioned the Centre has assured {that a} assembly could be convened quickly to deal with points in regards to the state.
‘During the Southern Zonal Council assembly, the Union Home Minister had promised in Tamil Nadu to name a gathering to resolve the problem, and he has acknowledged {that a} assembly might be convened quickly. The proposals and pending grants from the Central Government have been positioned earlier than them, and everybody has agreed to cooperate within the state’s curiosity. They have knowledgeable that point might be granted after October 10,’ he mentioned.
When requested if drought aid was requested from the Centre, he mentioned, ‘More than 200 taluks within the state are drought-affected. Financial help of Rs 700 crore was hunted for 101 taluks. Since the variety of drought-affected taluks has elevated now, the aid quantity will even rise. On October 3, a central crew will arrive within the state to evaluate the drought scenario.’
Shivakumar mentioned the Centre was additionally urged to launch funds for the Upper Bhadra Project, stating that there had been no launch of funds regardless of repeated assurances.
‘It was delivered to their consideration that for the previous three to 4 years, there have been solely phrases and no launch of funds. Stating that the matter is earlier than the Cabinet, an pressing choice was urged to launch the funds quickly,’ he mentioned.
Shivakumar mentioned the state authorities has proposed growing a inexperienced park on vacant Defence Department land in Iblur, Bengaluru.
‘There are 700 acres of vacant Defence Department land in Iblur, Bengaluru. The authorities plans to develop a inexperienced park there. The Defence Minister has responded positively to this,’ he mentioned.
‘Along with this, requests had been made to switch Defence land for parks, widening of Mekhri Circle and Sarjapur roads, improvement of slums on Defence land in Bengaluru, the Twin Tunnel mission, enlargement of Agara-Sarjapur street, help for a hyperlink street from Airport Road (Bellary Road) to Saroja Layout, and land switch for widening Mekhri Circle street,’ he knowledgeable.
Furthermore, Shivakumar mentioned the state has been making efforts for the development of a Skydeck in Bengaluru for the previous two-and-a-half years.
‘Efforts have been ongoing for the previous two and a half years to assemble a Skydeck in Bengaluru. As there are two airports within the metropolis, they recommended discovering a location 26 km away. It must be in a spot visited by vacationers. Therefore, a request was made to think about Bengaluru on par with different states within the nation,’ he mentioned.
‘It has been determined to take an all-party delegation relating to the Kasturirangan report, drought, and water points. All of us should work collectively to guard the state’s pursuits,’ he added.
When requested about false news circulating relating to inviting Gavisiddheshwara Swamiji to inaugurate Dasara, he mentioned, ‘I personally invited Gavisiddheshwara Swamiji. Apart from him, I’ve invited a number of different Swamijis as properly. They will come to wish to the state’s deity. Some folks carry jealousy, which is why they despatched a improper message. The police are investigating this, and motion might be taken towards the culprits.’
When requested if the SIR subject could be raised within the CWC assembly, he mentioned, ‘The marketing campaign towards vote theft began from Karnataka. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, raised the problem of vote theft at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park. In the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress candidate from Bengaluru Central misplaced by 31,000 votes, and in response to at the moment’s data, 12 lakh folks have been omitted from the voters’ record on this constituency alone. The SIR subject is now a nationwide matter. The considerations expressed by our leaders relating to SIR are proof of their dedication, and all of us stand with them.’
When requested in regards to the Opposition’s ‘Rythu Chaitanya Yatra’, he mentioned, ‘Let them begin this rally from my constituency, proper from my residence; I cannot object. Let them do politics; we can’t cease them. I obtain updates about all their actions. I will not cease anybody who desires to protest. Let them perform their padayatra. We have invited the Opposition to debate the Kasturirangan report and drought points. Some have mocked us, whereas others gave recommendation. I’ve recommended going to Delhi as an all-party delegation relating to this subject. The welfare of the state’s folks is what issues most to us. If the Opposition agrees to hitch the all-party delegation, it proves they stand with the farmers; in any other case, it proves they don’t.’ (ANI)