What is in news : Tamilnadu has passed a resolution urging center not to give permission to Karnataka to implement Mekedaatu

Mekedaatu project

• What is Mekedaatu : Deep gorge situated at the confluence of the rivers Cauvery and Arkavathi
• Location : Kanakapura Taluk, Ramnagara District
• Announced by : Government of Karnataka in 2013
• Purpose : Generate hydro-electricity to meet the power needs of the state.
• Why is TN opposing : According to TN, Project will affect the natural flow of the river Cauvery considerably and will severely affect the irrigation in TN