Open problems · Water, floods & drought
Upper Bhadra irrigation for drought-hit Chitradurga
Drought-hit Chitradurga is still waiting for the Upper Bhadra irrigation project, now targeted for 2028.
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What we know
Chitradurga suffers from drought. On 13 Sept 2026, the state government reported trial water releases through the Chitradurga branch canal and a 2028 completion target for Upper Bhadra. It was still waiting for the ₹5,300 crore assistance the Centre had promised.
Open questions
- How much of the Upper Bhadra canal network is finished, and how many acres does it irrigate today?
- How much has the project cost so far, compared with its first estimate?
- What is holding up the Centre's promised ₹5,300 crore?
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