T. Narasipur: The Madhava Mantri Dam built across river Cauvery near Talakadu in Tirumakudlu Narasipur (T. Narasipur) Taluk will soon enter the pages of history as a new dam will be constructed in its place. The foundation stone for the development works was laid by District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa yesterday.
The State Government has given administrative approval for construction of a new dam following numerous complaints on frequent breaching of a portion of the dam and its canals. The present Madhava Mantri Dam is in a dilapidated condition and the State Govt. has approved an allocation of Rs. 67 crore.
