Karnataka forms technical team to expedite Mekedatu project

Key Points

1. Karnataka government formed a team led by KERS director to expedite the Mekedatu project.
2. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar reviewed the project and announced a project office in Bengaluru South.
3. The team includes an executive engineer, technical assistants, assistant engineers, an accountant, and other staff.
4. Cauveri Neeravari Nigam Ltd. (CNNL) will set up the Mekedatu project office and bear administrative expenses.
5. The Supreme Court refused to entertain Tamil Nadu’s application against the Mekedatu project on November 13.
6. The Supreme Court termed Tamil Nadu's objection as premature.
7. Karnataka argues the Mekedatu reservoir will ensure proper water release to Tamil Nadu as per its share.
8. The Government Order (GO) instructs KNNL to hand over relevant documents to the KERS director.
9. The project office will function under the leadership of the KNNL director.