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No water for agriculture, but no shortage for data centres: Farmer leader
By The Hindu Bureau3 min read at The Hindu
In brief
Farmer leader Shankar Ambli alleged that the government of Karnataka is reluctant to release 5 TMC of water to farmers for agriculture while supplying 15 TMC to AI data centres for cooling.
Former chief engineer G.C. Tallur addressed an interaction on inter-State water sharing, emphasizing disciplined water management and equitable distribution.
Environmental activists and experts from Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra attended the event.
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Updated - October 26, 2026 11:41 am IST - Belagavi
A farmer prepares a field for paddy cultivation. Farmer leader Shankar Ambli questions of government of Karnataka to release 5 TMC of water to farmers for agricultural production while, he , 15 TMC was being supplied to meet the cooling requirements of AI data centres. | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS
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