Overview
- Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar told the Legislative Council the full crest-gate replacement will be finished by May 2026.
- Officials reported 26 gates removed with two more removals in progress, 14 gates installed, and work ongoing on three additional gates.
- The state awarded a June 10, 2025 contract to Hardware Tool and Machinery Project Company of Ahmedabad to install the remaining 32 gates for ₹34.48 crore over 15 months.
- Karnataka says discussions on the proposed Navali balancing reservoir require agreement among three riparian states, and Andhra Pradesh has not come forward for talks.
- Shivakumar pledged to review files to resolve pending compensation for affected landowners as farmers voice concerns about storage before the monsoon.