CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Kalasa-Banduri Nala is a project undertaken by the Government of Karnataka to improve drinking water supply to the Districts of Belagavi, Bagalkot, Dharwad and Gadag.

Detailed explanation-2: -The project, which aims to divert water from the Mahadayi to provide drinking water for the districts of Belagavi, Dharwad, Bagalkot, and Gadag, has been the subject of controversy for decades.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Kalasa Banduri Nala project aims to divert water from Mahadayi to satisfy the drinking water needs of Belagavi, Dharwad, Bagalkot and Gadag districts. Though the project was first proposed in the early 1980s, it has remained on paper owing to a dispute between Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kalasa-Banduri water dispute one among such conflict. This project was undertaken by the government of Karnataka to improve drinking water supply to districts of Belagav. i, Dharwad, Gadag. Goa state is opposing Karnataka’s plan to divert 7 TMC water from Mahadayi River to the Malaprabha river basin.

Detailed explanation-5: -About Kalasa – Banduri Project: The plan is aimed at facilitating drinking water for 13 towns in drought-hit northern Karnataka. The areas include Dharwad, Belagavi, Bagalkot and Gadag among others. These areas together make up the country’s second most arid region after Rajasthan.