Yettinaholey project: Dakshina Kannada divided over a lifeline.

The Yettinaholey river diversion project evokes different responses. For many in Dakshina Kannada, it is a project to divert the district’s lifeline Nethravathi River to eastern parts of the State.

But many in the eastern parts see it as a ray of hope to get drinking water. Some politicians see it as an opportunity to gather public support in favour of the project in one area. Others capitalise on the opposition.

To get an idea about the progress in areas surrounding Yettinaholey, a team from Mangalore Press Club went on a field visit in Sakleshpur taluk of Hassan district.

Sakleshpur taluk is mainly known for its cardamom and coffee crops, though farmers also cultivate arecanut, coconut and paddy.

HBL