India, Feb. 27 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also oversees the state's water resources, assured on Wednesday that there is no shortage of drinking water and that irrigation requirements are being efficiently managed.

"There is no issue with drinking water in the state. We have adequate supply and are effectively handling irrigation needs," Shivakumar said according to news agency ANI.

Speaking at the second All-India Water Resources Ministers' Conference in Udaipur, he highlighted key discussions related to Karnataka's water management.

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