Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Drinking Water Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Bengaluru Metropolitan Region, Karnataka, India
Source: ThePrint
The Mekedatu project aims to construct a dam to utilize an additional 4.75 thousand million cubic feet of water to provide drinking water to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region and adjoining areas through a tap water scheme, and to harness 400 MW of renewable energy annually. The project is located within the Cauvery Sanctuary, a protected forested area, and requires various clearances for wildlife,
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
- Location
- Bengaluru Metropolitan Region, Karnataka, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ThePrint
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Mekedatu project aims to construct a dam to utilize an additional 4.75 thousand million cubic feet of water to provide drinking water to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region and adjoining areas through a tap water scheme, and to harness 400 MW of renewable energy annually. The project is located within the Cauvery Sanctuary, a protected forested area, and requires various clearances for wildlife, forests, and the environment. The Supreme Court has removed a roadblock by rejecting Tamil Nadu's opposition but has not given a blanket go-ahead for construction yet. The project is still in the Detailed Project Report stage and must be examined by water authorities before proceeding. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
Location
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
City | Bengaluru Metropolitan Region |
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Source | ThePrint |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-24 |
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