Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also oversees the Water Resources Department, has proposed the formation of a State Water Commission, modelled on the Central Water Commission, to guide the state government on water resource management and explore long-term solutions to inter-state water disputes.

“The proposed commission would look at all aspects, including drinking water, irrigation, providing water for industries, and other facilities,” The New Indian Express quoted Shivakumar as saying.

He said that, in addition to advising on inter-state water disputes, the proposed commission will assess the state’s water demand and availability, and hold farmers accountable for water usage. The commission will be set up shortly, he said, adding that a legislation is

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