State water commission
News –
- State govt. planning to set up permanent water commission
State water commission
- Karnataka is planning to establish a permanent water commission comprising technical experts on the lines of the Central Water Commission,
- Purpose- to recommend to the State government measures on water security and on matters of water dispute It will also assess demand and availability of water in the State, and fix responsibility on farmers for its usage.
Composition –
- The commission will have 10 to 15 technical experts.
- It will have representatives from the Irrigation and the Finance Departments, experts from the field of environmental science and water resources, and progressive farmers, among others.
Karnataka bags award for highest under-construction wind capacity
News –
- Karnataka has won the national award for having the highest under-construction wind capacity in 2024â25.
- The recognition was presented during the seventh edition of Windergy India 2025, the countryâs flagship wind energy event held in Chennai.
Additional information – Wind Energy Sector in India: Status
- Wind Power Capacity: India has the 4th largest installed wind power capacity in the world.
- Installed Capacity: As of 51.67 GW as of August 12, 2025.
- Highest wind energy producing states – Gujarat followed by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka & Rajasthan.
Government Initiatives for the Wind Sector
- National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy (2018): Encourages combining wind and solar in one project to ensure continuous power supply and efficient land use.
- Offshore Wind Policy (2015): Provides framework for developing offshore wind farms in Indian waters, including permissions and grid planning.
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