Mekedatu dam.

Why in news?

• Tamil Nadu government has recently passed a resolution against move to build the dam.

About the Dam

• To be built across the Cauvery River by Karnataka as a reservoir and drinking water project. It will also recharge the aquifers in the region.
• However, Tamil Nadu has been opposing the project as it violates the final award of the Cauvery River Water Tribunal of 2007 and SC judgement of 2018.
• Also, the dam would disrupt the natural flow of water from the upper riparian state and affect its agrarian community.
• The project is now before the Cauvery Water Management Authority.