Karnataka Legislature Committee reviews ₹23,000 crore Yettinahole project following CAG objections
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Why in news
The Karnataka Legislature Committee on Public Undertakings reviewed the ₹23,000 crore Yettinahole project following objections raised by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
Background
The Yettinahole project is located in Sakleshpur taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka. It is a ₹23,000 crore project requiring 24.01 tmcft of water for drinking and tank-filling components.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceYettinahole project is located in Sakleshpur taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka
- FactThe Yettinahole project has a total estimated cost of ₹23,000 crore
- FactThe project requires 24.01 tmcft of water for drinking and tank-filling components
- BodyThe Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) raised objections regarding the project's progress
Prelims practice question
In which district of Karnataka is the Yettinahole project located?
- (a)Hassan
- (b)Mysuru
- (c)Belagavi
- (d)Dakshina Kannada
Show answer
Answer: (a) Hassan — The note specifies that the Yettinahole project is located in Sakleshpur taluk, Hassan district.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of CAG audits in ensuring fiscal discipline and environmental sustainability in large-scale irrigation projects in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Audit oversight: CAG's role in identifying fiscal irregularities and project delays
- Inter-state water conflict: Balancing regional water requirements with ecological preservation
- Fiscal accountability: Ensuring transparency in the allocation of high-value irrigation funds
Keywords: Fiscal discipline · CAG audit · Irrigation infrastructure · Public accountability · Water governance
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