Goa, Oct. 25 -- The House Committee on Mhadei has recommended that the Goa government seek Supreme Court approval for a joint inspection of the Kalsa-Bhandura project under the chairmanship of PRAWAH (Progressive River Authority for Water and Harmony).

Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar said the committee received valuable suggestions, including resubmitting facts and figures to facilitate the inspection with representatives from Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. He noted that if the Supreme Court permits, the inspection could take place in November.

Opposition MLAs, however, criticised the government for its "inaction," accusing it of lacking seriousness in protecting Mhadei. Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas said the government had fai...