Goa, Nov. 13 -- Karnataka's Mahadayi diversion project has suffered another setback after the Centre removed its proposal seeking forest clearance for 71 acres of forest land in Belagavi from the list of projects awaiting approval.

The decision follows Karnataka's failure to submit clarifications sought by the Union Forest Ministry regarding the proposal. The clearance process has also been held up by pending cases concerning the project before the Supreme Court.

The latest development is likely to delay Karnataka's efforts to secure forest clearance for the proposed diversion, adding to the challenges facing the long-pending Mahadayi project.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Herald Goa....