Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir cum Drinking Water project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Source: Deccan Herald
The Mekedatu project is a balancing reservoir cum drinking water project proposed by Karnataka to alleviate severe water distress and meet the drinking water needs of millions in the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region. It also aims to regulate monthly stipulated releases to Tamil Nadu as per Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal orders and generate 400 MW of hydro power annually.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Deccan Herald
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Description | The Mekedatu project is a balancing reservoir cum drinking water project proposed by Karnataka to alleviate severe water distress and meet the drinking water needs of millions in the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region. It also aims to regulate monthly stipulated releases to Tamil Nadu as per Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal orders and generate 400 MW of hydro power annually. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
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Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
City | Bengaluru |
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Source | Deccan Herald |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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