The state cabinet resolved to urge the Centre to withdraw the approval granted to the detailed project report (DPR) of the Kalasa-Bhandura (canal) drinking water project on Mhadei.

The state cabinet resolved to demand the Union Government form Mhadei Water Management Authority to stop illegal diversion of water.

The chief minister said that the cabinet resolved to issue notice to the Karnataka wildlife board under Wildlife Protection Act that they cannot divert flowing water in the sanctuary.