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Upper Krishna Project: 1,33,867 Acres of Land Acquisition Required, Says Chief Minister

By Gireesh Vasishta
Upper Krishna Project: 1,33,867 Acres of Land Acquisition Required, Says Chief Minister

For the project’s implementation, a total of 1,33,867 acres of land acquisition is required, of which 75,563 acres will be submerged due to backwater. So far, acquisition awards have been issued for 29,566 acres, and 59,354 acres are slated for the acquisition process. The government has decided to acquire the submergible land in a single phase instead of two phases.

The Upper Krishna Project (UKP) is a major irrigation and drinking water supply initiative in Karnataka, India, centered on the upper reaches of the Krishna River. It aims to provide irrigation facilities to approximately 2.3 lakh hectares of land in the drought-prone districts of North Karnataka, including Bagalkote, Yadgir, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Raichur, and Ballari. The project manages water through the Almatti and Narayanpur dams and plays a critical role in securing Karnataka’s share in the Krishna River water dispute.

For the project’s implementation, a total of 1,33,867 acres of land acquisition is required, of which 75,563 acres will be submerged due to backwater. So far, acquisition awards have been issued for 29,566 acres, and 59,354 acres are slated for the acquisition process. The government has decided to acquire the submergible land in a single phase instead of two phases.Monte Carlo Mens Solid Lace Up Genuine Leather Casual Shoes (201803FW)

Current Status (September 2025) Land Acquisition Issues:

Over 19,000 court cases remain pending, resulting in a daily interest burden of ₹1 crore for the government. Delays in compensating landowners persist.

Central Approval: The project awaits notification from the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti due to the Krishna River water dispute. A central meeting was held in June 2025, but no final decision has been made. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has vowed to pressure the central government.Anil Gowda Was Business Partner with MLA Veerendra Pappy, Claims EDhttps://www.insightrush.news/article/68c278fb9a00565d51252a4e

Government Commitment: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a December 2024 meeting, reiterated the commitment to complete Phase 3. Funds have been allocated in the budget, with an additional ₹2,500 crore for land acquisition. The total estimated cost is ₹87,818 crore.