-
Protest Against Land Acquisition: Farmer leaders, environmentalists, religious figures, and advocates are protesting the Karnataka state government’s proposed land acquisition for the Bandura Nala water diversion project in the Mahadayi river basin.
-
Mahadayi River Dispute: The Mahadayi River (also known as Mandovi/Mhadei) is a point of contention between Karnataka and Goa due to water sharing. Maharashtra is also party to this dispute.
-
River’s Course: The river originates
in Karnataka’s Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, flows briefly through Maharashtra, then through Goa, emptying into the Arabian Sea at Panaji. Most of its length (76 km out of 111 km) is in Goa. -
Kalasa-Banduri Project: This project aims to divert water from the Mahadayi River to the Malaprabha River basin in Karnataka to meet the drinking water needs of several districts. Goa opposes this project.
-
Objective of Project: To meet the drinking water needs of Belagavi, Dharwad, Bagalkot, and Gadag districts in Karnataka.
