Karnataka forms KERS team to expedite Mekedatu Project post-SC decision.

• Karnataka formed an expert team to expedite the Mekedatu Balanced Reservoir Project implementation following a favorable Supreme Court decision.
• The team, led by the Director of Karnataka Engineering Research Station (KERS), will establish its central operating office in Ramanagara.
• Entrusting KERS with the project avoids bureaucratic delays and the need for new financial clearances, ensuring immediate progress.
• Cauvery Neeravari Nigama Limited (KNNL) will provide the office building, fund all expenses, and transfer relevant project documents to KERS.

Why It Matters: Karnataka fast-tracks Mekedatu Project, vital for regional water management.