Bommai said the people of this region agitated for 580 days in 2007 and 2008 seeking the implementation of the Upper Bhadra project but it was neglected by the previous governments.
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Union Finance Ministry has already approved the Upper Bhadra project, said Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday and also demanded the Central government to declare it a national project and release funds for it.
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Water Resources Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday assured Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of declaring the "Upper Bhadra project" as a national project after getting approval from the finance ministry and a nod from the Union Cabinet.
Chitradurga (Karnataka) [India], February 17 (ANI): The High Power Committee set up by the Central government has approved the proposal to declare the Upper Bhadra Project as a National Project.
New Delhi [India], December 2 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai called on Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday in the national capital and urged the Centre to declare the Upper Bhadra Project as a national project.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 29 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Yettinahole and the Upper Bhadra Projects and instructed officials to complete the work within the stipulated time.