Karnataka’s Upper Krishna Project Phase III Set to Increase Almatti Dam Height

• The Karnataka Cabinet approved the acquisition of 1,33,867 lakh acres of land to increase Almatti dam height from 519.16 to 524.256 metres.

• Compensation rates for land-losing farmers were announced, with a total of approximately ₹70,000 crore to be paid over three financial years starting from the current year.

• Farmers whose lands would be submerged due to the increase in dam height would receive ₹40 lakh and ₹30 lakh per acre of wet and dry land, respectively.

• The UKP phase-III will irrigate 5.94 lakh hectares of land in North Karnataka districts.

Almatti Dam height increase is important topic for Civil service exam (WBCS).

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