Rs 150 crore sanctioned for Tungabhadra barrage-cum-bridge to ease Haveri’s water woes

Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited (KNNL) has approved ₹150 crore for a barrage on the Tungabhadra River near Kancharagatti in Haveri. This project aims to support 17 tanks under the Budapanahalli Lift Irrigation scheme and address drinking water shortages in Guttal and Haveri city.