Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Monday that the long-awaited permanent drinking water supply project for the Bengaluru South district is slated for completion by December 2025.
Talking to reporters after the foundation stone laying ceremony near the Sattegala reservoir, Mr. Shivakumar reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering on a poll promise made during the Channapatna byelections.
The ₹540-crore project aims to provide drinking water to the parched taluks of Ramanagara, Kanakapura, Channapatna, and Magadi — regions grappling with persistent water scarcity and erratic rainfall. “We are supplying 3.3 tmcft of water at a nominal cost. This project was conceptualised during my earlier tenure as Water Resources Minister. Today, I reviewed the progress and enquired about the reasons for delay,” said Mr. Shivakumar.
Mr. Shivakumar held discussions with officials and representatives of Megha Engineering, the Hyderabad-based firm implementing the project, and emphasised timely completion. Responding to concerns about land acquisition, he assured fair compensation to farmers whose land is notified for acquisition.
Published – May 05, 2025 10:16 pm IST
