A Karnataka delegation led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought the Centre’s co-operation to take up the Mekedatu Hydro-Electric Project across the river Cauvery.

Siddaramaiah explained the project to Modi and said the Centre should fulfil the long-standing expectations of the people of Karnataka on the technical study of the proposed dam across the river Cauvery (within the territory of Karnataka). The project is expected to generate electric power and store drinking water needed for Bengaluru city.

The Chief Minister also urged him to co-operate in conducting technical studies of the project and giving appropriate sanctions whenever the State Government approached the Centre with all the details, after the preparation of a final project report.

The Karnataka delegation comprised Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, Minister for Water Resources, M B Patil, and Floor Leaders of the Karnataka Legislature. Union Ministers and Members of Parliament from the state also accompanied the Chief Minister.