Mettur dam opens today; farmers urge Tamil Nadu govt for Cauvery water from Karnataka, call for kuruvai package and crop loan support
Wednesday, 11 June 2025 () As M.K. Stalin opens the Mettur Dam, farmers urge the government to secure Tamil Nadu's water share from Karnataka to prevent shortages during irrigation. Farmers are also anticipating announcements regarding crop loans and the kuruvai package. While hopeful about utilizing Cauvery water effectively, they emphasize the necessity of Karnataka releasing its due share to manage both kuruvai and samba-thaladi cultivations.