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Karnataka opposes Maharashtra's Krishna river water diversion plan
Karnataka Minister M. B. Patil has formally objected to a proposal by the Maharashtra government to divert 40 TMC of floodwater from the Krishna river to the Bhima river. The project aims to transport water from near Mahabaleshwar to the Ujjani reservoir to supply the Marathwada, Sangli, and Solapur districts.
Patil questioned the legal and technical legitimacy of the plan, noting that the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II (KWDT-II) award has not yet been officially notified in the Gazette. He specifically challenged reports that work has commenced and that the World Bank is providing financial assistance for the project, which has an estimated cost of approximately ₹19,000 crore.
According to Patil, Maharashtra sanctioned ₹24 crore in July 2026 to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and planned a geological survey along an 84-km route. The Karnataka government intends to take the matter up with both the Maharashtra and Union governments, and Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar is expected to convene an all-party meeting to discuss protecting the state's water interests.
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D. K. Shivakumar · Devendra Fadnavis · Karnataka Government · M. B. Patil · Maharashtra Government
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar will convene an all-party meeting to discuss the issue. www.socialnews.xyz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The project cost is estimated at approximately ₹19,000 crore. thebengalurulive.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maharashtra sanctioned ₹24 crore in July 2026 for a Detailed Project Report. thebengalurulive.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II award has not been officially notified in the Gazette. www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 2 SOURCES] The proposed water diversion would target the Ujjani reservoir. thebengalurulive.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that work on the project has begun and it is receiving World Bank assistance. thebengalurulive.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 2 SOURCES] A geological survey is planned along an 84-km route. thebengalurulive.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maharashtra proposes to divert 40 TMC of floodwater from the Krishna river to the Bhima river. thebengalurulive.com · www.socialnews.xyz