<p>Replying to a query by S R Vishwanth of BJP in this regard, he said, administrative approval had been given to take up the work at a cost of Rs 15.95 crore. <br /><br />The work will be taken up in the first and the second stages, covering Hesaraghatta and Kumudvathi sub- catchments. <br /><br />Rejuvenation of the Arkavathy sub- catchment from Hesarghatta reservoir to Thippagondanahalli reservoir will be taken up in the third stage. The Cauvery Neeravari Nigam is preparing a detailed project report for the purpose, he said.<br /><br />Bangalore will then get additional water as the inflow into the Thippagondanahalli reservoir will increase, the Minister said.<br /><br />The catchment area from Nandi Hills to Hesaraghatta will soon be declared a notified area to regulate development activities. The Deputy Commissioners are directed to clear all encroachment in the entire Arkavathy catchment area, he added. <br /><br />Earlier, Vishwanath, who headed a campaign for the rejuvenation of the river, urged the government to take up the work on priority.</p>
<p>Replying to a query by S R Vishwanth of BJP in this regard, he said, administrative approval had been given to take up the work at a cost of Rs 15.95 crore. <br /><br />The work will be taken up in the first and the second stages, covering Hesaraghatta and Kumudvathi sub- catchments. <br /><br />Rejuvenation of the Arkavathy sub- catchment from Hesarghatta reservoir to Thippagondanahalli reservoir will be taken up in the third stage. The Cauvery Neeravari Nigam is preparing a detailed project report for the purpose, he said.<br /><br />Bangalore will then get additional water as the inflow into the Thippagondanahalli reservoir will increase, the Minister said.<br /><br />The catchment area from Nandi Hills to Hesaraghatta will soon be declared a notified area to regulate development activities. The Deputy Commissioners are directed to clear all encroachment in the entire Arkavathy catchment area, he added. <br /><br />Earlier, Vishwanath, who headed a campaign for the rejuvenation of the river, urged the government to take up the work on priority.</p>
