Panel to submit safety report on Mullaperiyar dam in two weeks
A safety panel led by former NHPC CMD Balraj Joshi is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the Mullaperiyar Dam. The team will submit its findings to the National Dam Safety Authority within two weeks to determine the structure's stability and modern engineering compliance.
Why it matters
The safety of the aging Mullaperiyar Dam is a critical infrastructure concern that directly impacts the lives and safety of residents in the surrounding regions.
The comprehensive safety panel will submit its report on the Mullaperiyar Dam within two weeks, said former NHPC CMD Balraj Joshi, chairman of the study panel.
Speaking to the media after visiting the dam on Tuesday at Thekkady, the chairman noted that the panel is conducting an impartial, comprehensive safety evaluation.
“The panel is evaluating whether this structure fulfils its intended purpose, whether it is stable, and if it ensures general public safety and structural integrity—especially since public money is involved,” Mr Joshi said.
“Given that this is a very old dam, we are examining how it fits into modern engineering paradigms, including its design, engineering components, instrumentation, seismic resilience, and current engineering practices. We will discuss these aspects, prepare our report, and submit it to the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA),” said the chairman.
He added that the panel includes multidisciplinary engineering experts.
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