Karnataka govt forms team to expedite Mekedatu project following SC order

• Karnataka government formed a team to expedite the Mekedatu project, led by KERS Director K G Mahesh.
• The decision follows a Supreme Court order on November 13, which rejected Tamil Nadu's plea against the project.
• The Mekedatu project involves building a dam across the Cauvery River for Bengaluru's drinking water and hydroelectric power.
• The project aims to utilize 4.75 TMC feet of water and generate approximately 400 MW of power annually.
• Estimated cost for the project is between Rs 9,000 crore and Rs 14,000 crore.

Why It Matters: Expediting Mekedatu project is vital for Bengaluru's water and power future.