Kerala objects to removal of its nominee from Mullaperiyar dam safety committee
The Kerala government has formally protested the central government's unilateral removal of its nominee from the Mullaperiyar dam safety committee. State officials are demanding the reinstatement of their representative, citing the need for consensus on the sensitive dam issue.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing federal-state tensions in India regarding water resource management and infrastructure safety.
Kerala has registered a strong protest against the Centre’s decision to remove the State’s representative from the five-member Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation Committee (CDSEC), constituted to inspect the Mullaperiyar dam.
The article reports on the state's official stance and the minister's statements regarding a specific administrative dispute.
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