Parliamentary panel convenes meeting on Mullaperiyar dam
A parliamentary panel met with officials from Kerala and Tamil Nadu to discuss ongoing negotiations regarding the Mullaperiyar dam. While Kerala is pushing for a new dam, the committee emphasized that the issue is currently under negotiation rather than a formal dispute.
Why it matters
The Mullaperiyar dam is a long-standing point of contention between two Indian states, with significant implications for water security and public safety.
A parliamentary panel on interstate water resources held a meeting of officials from both Kerala and Tamil Nadu regarding the Mullaperiyar dam at Munnar here on Monday. According to officials, department secretaries of both States attended the panel’s meeting. Central Water Resources Standing Committee Chairperson Rajeev Pratap Rudy, MP, led the session.
The article presents the perspectives of both state representatives and the central committee chair neutrally.
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