Farmers celebrate anniversary of first water release from Mullaperiyar dam
Farmers in Tamil Nadu celebrated the anniversary of the first water release from the Mullaperiyar dam, honoring British engineer Colonel John Pennycuick. The event highlights the historical significance of the dam for regional agriculture.
Why it matters
It underscores the long-term impact of colonial-era infrastructure on modern agricultural sustainability and local community identity.
Farmers on Saturday celebrated the anniversary of the first water release from the Mullaperiyar dam. They paid tributes to British engineer Colonel John Pennycuick, the architect of the Mullaperiyar dam.
Water was first released from the dam to the region in Tamil Nadu on October 10, 1895. Farmers gathered at the Pennycuick Memorial at the Lower Camp in Theni district and paid their respects by offering floral tributes and garlanding the statue of Colonel Pennycuick. They also offered flowers to the river and distributed sweets to the public and the tourists.
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