Complete the Mahadayi (Kalasa-Banduri) diversion and utilise 100% of allocated water

Stalled. The promise was to obtain Union clearances and complete all components of the Mahadayi (Kalasa-Banduri) river diversion within five years (Rs 3,000 crore outlay), utilising 100% of Karnataka's allocated Mahadayi water, prioritising drinking water then agriculture then power, with rehabilitation of affected families and latest-technology dam construction. The Central Water Commission approved the revised DPR, but forest and wildlife clearances from the Union environment ministry remain the outstanding hurdle because the works fall within the core area of the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary. The project is being actively pursued but is not completed and the allocated water is not yet fully utilised.