New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also holds an Irrigation portfolio, sought approvals and financial aid for six new irrigation projects in Karnataka besides appealing for approvals and release of funds for existing irrigation projects from the Centre.

The DCM called on the Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and submitted an appeal on Tuesday. The submissions sought funding for six fresh proposals, estimated to cost Rs 11,123 crore, under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).

The six new proposals include flood management and a border area programme at Bennehalla; the creation of fresh irrigation potential of 16,000 hectares under the Sonthi lift irrigation project across the Bhima Ri...