Bengaluru, Oct. 23 -- Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday, October 22, met Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi and requested the Centre to expedite the examination of Karnataka's proposals for the Mekedatu project and the Sharavathi pumped storage project.

The Chief Minister's Delhi visit followed the conclusion of the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. He met Union ministers to discuss several issues relating to Karnataka, including environmental clearances, inter-state disputes and the expansion of digital connectivity.

During his meeting with Yadav at Paryavaran Bhavan, Shivakumar sought early consideration and recommendations on the proposed projects. He also raised concerns over the Kasturirangan report and the ...