Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah: Work on Mahadayi basin projects delayed due to inaction of Centre

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah: Work on Mahadayi basin projects delayed due to inaction of Centre

He said that migration of farmers to urban areas has negatively impacted agriculture. Agriculture development, therefore, is linked to urban and rural development.

Belagavi: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the central government to expedite major irrigation projects in the state, which have been stalled due to lack of clearances. At a departmental level agricultural equipment distribution function at Suvarna Vidhan Soudha in Belagavi on Sunday, Siddaramaiah stressed the state's readiness to implement projects like Mahadayi, Makedatu and Krishna Upper River Project as soon as they are approved. He cri…

Mahadayi Work Will Begin Tomorrow If Centre Approves: CM Siddaramaiah

Belgaum: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the central government of stalling key irrigation projects like Mahadayi and Mekedatu by withholding necessary approvals on Sunday. He asserted that the state government is fully prepared to commence work immediately if the Centre grants permission. Speaking at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belgaum after distributing agricultural machinery and equipment worth ₹400 crore to farmers under the Agri…