Even as Tamil Nadu is opposed to a new dam by neighbouring Karnataka across the Cauvery at Mekedatu near the interstate border, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said it would be more advantageous to downstream Tamil Nadu the most.
The Committee would look at whether Karnataka started construction without getting the necessary clearance and assess the damages, if any, that would be caused to the environment, and submit its Report.
Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that Tamil Nadu is opposing the Mekedatu project for the sake of politicking.
Tamil Nadu political parties urging the Central government said the construction of the dam would affect the availability of water for irrigation to the state
