Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar held detailed talks with Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil on water resource management for the state. The meeting addressed allocation, irrigation projects and inter-state water disputes affecting Karnataka.
Shivakumar raised concerns about water sharing with neighboring states and the pace of central funding for state projects. Paatil outlined the federal government’s priorities for river basin management and dam safety.
Water politics is a persistent issue in Karnataka, where agriculture depends heavily on monsoon rains and reservoir storage. The chief minister has pressed for timely releases and financial support for canal modernization.
Both leaders agreed to continue consultations through official channels. The Jal Shakti ministry oversees national water policy and coordinates between states on riparian issues.
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