Yettinahole not a river diversion project: Siddaramaiah
The Yettinahole project, which had evoked protests in Dakshina Kannada district, was not a river diversion project but only a plan to lift excess water during the monsoon, according to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
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Addressing the press on April 21, he mentioned that a separate board would be formed to speed up work on the project and the project would not harm the coastal region in any way.
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The CM said it was a wrong perception that the project would divert the river water. "We are only lifting excess water during the monsoons and not diverting the Nethravati River," he said.
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Siddaramaiah said he was ready to hold discussions with environmentalists opposing the project at a time of their choice in Bengaluru.
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Replying to a question, he said the government had received technical reports that the project would be a success and there was no chance of failure. He also said an expert committee had been set up to explore the possibilities of alternative sources of water.