Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced in the Legislative Council that all crest gates of the Tungabhadra dam will be replaced by May this year. The replacement process, which takes about seven days per gate, has already seen 14 gates replaced as of March 10. The project is on track for completion as scheduled.
Shivakumar revealed that an agreement was made with an Ahmedabad-based company to replace all dam gates at a cost of Rs 34.48 crore by June 2025. Fabrication of 25 gates is done, with 14 gates already replaced and work ongoing on three more gates. The government is ensuring timely completion by May.
The Deputy Chief Minister also mentioned the lack of cooperation from the Andhra Pradesh government regarding the Navali balancing reservoir. Despite suggestions for alternative plans, discussions are stalled without the Chief Minister’s involvement. Shivakumar emphasized the need for collective decision-making among the riparian states.
In response to concerns raised about non-release of compensation for landowners, Shivakumar assured prompt action after reviewing the related files. He also addressed issues with public toilets in Bengaluru, stating that 441 new toilets are being constructed alongside existing ones. Under various initiatives, a total of 388 existing and 441 new toilets will serve the public.
