Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Karnataka Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy on Friday said the Mekedatu project is the only permanent solution to the Cauvery water issue and asserted that the state has made efforts in favour of its farmers. India News | Mekedatu Project Only Permanent Solution to Cauvery Issue; Cloud Seeding Not Very Successful: Karnataka Minister Chaluvarayaswamy.