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Desilt the Tungabhadra Dam to protect 200 TMC of storage

Indian National Congress · Karnataka Legislative Assembly Election 2023

Last updated 18 Jun 2026

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Original manifesto wording

“To undertake desilting of Thungabadra Dam on priority to ensure the 200 TMC of storage is not lost and additional area of agricultural area is brought under irrigation.”

From the Indian National Congress manifestoView Manifestop.15

Our Assessment

Promise to desilt the Tungabhadra Dam on priority to protect its roughly 200 TMC storage (eroded by siltation) and bring additional area under irrigation. Not confirmed in approved sources. Status pending.