Overview
- Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar told the Assembly that UKP Phase‑3 lacks a required Central notification since 2013, citing objections first by Maharashtra and later by Andhra Pradesh.
- Karnataka proposes a 60:40 Centre–state cost share and plans to allocate ₹15,000–20,000 crore annually to accelerate land acquisition over three to four years.
- A ₹1,722 crore proposal to upgrade Ghataprabha right and left bank canals has been sent to the Centre and will proceed on approval under the 60:40 model.
- Shivakumar said he raised the deadlock with Union ministers V. Somanna and C.R. Patil, noting a scheduled inter‑state meeting was postponed for unspecified reasons.
- Enforcement steps include a new law to curb illegal pump sets and training for officials; the government also targets inaugurating the Nagarabetta lift project by March 2026 and has prepared a ₹110 crore plan for Hemavathi distributaries.