Mekedatu Reservoir Project
Sector: Hydro • Location: Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Source: Deccan Herald
The Mekedatu reservoir project involves the construction of a dam that can store 60 tmcft of water to meet irrigation and drinking water needs in the region. The project aims to regulate the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu as per the quota, even during years of deficit rainfall. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is to be submitted to the central government for approval.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Mysuru, Karnataka, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Deccan Herald
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Mekedatu reservoir project involves the construction of a dam that can store 60 tmcft of water to meet irrigation and drinking water needs in the region. The project aims to regulate the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu as per the quota, even during years of deficit rainfall. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is to be submitted to the central government for approval. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
Location
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
City | Mysuru |
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Source | Deccan Herald |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2026-04-24 |
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