The New Indian Express ·
Upper Bhadra water release: CM to perform Ganga puja at Gonuru Lake on September 24
CHITRADURGA: Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will perform Ganga puja at Gonuru Lake on September 24, following the arrival of Bhadra water under the Upper Bhadra Project, Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister and Chitradurga district in-charge T Raghumurthy said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters in Hiriyur, Raghumurthy said a large public meeting would also be held in Chitradurga city after the ceremony.
Former and serving ministers and elected representatives are expected to participate. Water has been released on a trial basis through the Chitradurga branch canal as part of the Upper Bhadra Project, a long-pending demand of the region.
The CM has ordered the release of 3 tmcft of water into the 114-km canal from the Y-junction, and the water has now reached Gonuru Lake, Raghumurthy said. The project aims to fill around 80 lakes in Hiriyur, Hosadurga, Chitradurga, Challakere, Kadur and Tarikere taluks.
