Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project: K'taka government identifies land for afforestation
New Delhi: The Karnataka government has informed the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests that it has identified 508 acres of land in Hassan and Tumakuru districts to take up afforestation for the ambitious Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project.
The state has informed the Centre that the identified land for afforestation is located in Chikkanayakanahalli in Tumakuru district, and Belur and Arasikere taluks in Hassan district, as reported by Deccan Herald on Tuesday. The state has submitted these locations to the Union Ministry as part of its compliance with environmental guidelines for the project.
Earlier, the Union Ministry had expressed concerns over the suitability of the lands initially identified by the state for afforestation, deeming them inappropriate for the intended purpose. The ministry had pointed out that the Yettinahole project could cause damage to the forested areas of the Western Ghats, which are ecologically sensitive, and further opined that the state has to identify proper lands to tale up forestry activities.
The main canal of the Yettinahole project passes through a forest area. Therefore, the state has to approach the ministry for its permission.
Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has informed the ministry that it has complied with all the concerns raised by it.
An official from the State Water Resources Department told DH that the state remains optimistic about the timely completion of the Yettinahole project, which is expected to be finished by March 2027. The state is also awaiting necessary approvals from the Ministry of Railways and the National Highways Authority for the construction of remaining canals.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
