Overview The 125th meeting of the Tungabhadra Irrigation Consultative Committee (ICC) for the Tungabhadra Project and Vijayanagara Canals is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025 . The primary agenda is to decide on the release of available water from the Tungabhadra Reservoir for the rabi (winter) irrigation season of 2025-26 . This decision is critical for agricultural planning and water resource management in the region. Key Details Date and Time: Friday, November 14, 2025, 10:00 AM Location: Committee Room No 313, Third Floor, Vidhana Soudha Chairperson: The Deputy Chief Minister , who also holds the Water Resources portfolio Attendees The meeting will be attended by several key stakeholders: Shivraj S. Tangadagi: Minister for Backward Classes Welfare, Kannada and Culture and Koppal district in-charge, and chairperson of the ICC. Other Ministers , Members of Parliament (MPs) , Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) , and Members of Legislative Council (MLCs) . Officials of the Tungabhadra Project Administration at Munirabad . Engineers from the Irrigation Central Zone . Superintending Engineers of the Tungabhadra Project Circle . The Regional Commissioner of Kalaburagi Division . The Deputy Commissioners of Raichur , Koppal , Vijayanagara , and Ballari districts. Significance The decisions made during this meeting will directly impact the irrigation strategies for the upcoming rabi season . The Tungabhadra Project is a vital irrigation source for several districts in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh , making the water release decision a crucial factor for agricultural productivity and regional economy. UPSC Relevance This news is relevant for the UPSC Civil Services Exam , particularly for the following areas: GS Paper 3: Infrastructure, Irrigation, Agriculture. GS Paper 2: Government Policies and Interventions. Potential Questions Discuss the significance of the Tungabhadra Project for regional development. Analyze the role of consultative committees in water resource management. Evaluate the challenges in ensuring equitable water distribution for irrigation. Source: Press release issued by S.B. Malligawad , Member-Secretary of the Tungabhadra Project and Vijayanagara Canals Irrigation Consultative Committee. Published - November 12, 2025 06:40 pm IST