Goa, Aug. 4 -- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has said he has urged the Karnataka government to withdraw its pending cases in the Supreme Court related to the Mhadei river dispute to remove administrative hurdles and expedite project clearances.

Joshi said the proposal was discussed with the Karnataka government, and the Chief Minister responded positively. According to the Union Minister, withdrawing the pending litigation would help pave the way for resolving the long-standing water-sharing dispute through cooperation between the Centre and the state.

He expressed confidence that coordinated efforts and constructive dialogue would facilitate faster approvals for projects linked to the Mhadei river while helping both governments work tow...