Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said that the government will prioritise irrigation and water management projects over other works such as building roads.
Replying to questions on irrigation projects such as Yettinahole, Yagachi dam, Upper Bhadra and Upper Krishna Project in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, Mr. Shivakumar, who also holds the Water Resources portfolio, said priority would be given for development of irrigation projects and filling tanks. Other works such as roads would be taken up later and the issue had already been discussed with the Chief Minister.
Replying to a question by “Cement” Manju (BJP) on Yagachi dam works, he said: “Officials have already given a report on the development of canals. Construction work is in progress in the 5.5 km stretch of the canal and work on the remaining 1.5 km stretch has been halted owing to issues with regard to land acquisition. Yagachi dam will get due attention from the government.”
