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Parliamentary Standing Committee Examines Mullaperiyar Dam Dispute in Kerala
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🗓 04 Sep 2026, 02:18 AM
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A parliamentary standing committee met to review the long‑standing Mullaperiyar dam issue affecting Kerala, focusing on safety concerns and inter‑state water sharing.
The parliamentary standing committee, comprising members of parliament, convened to examine the Mullaperiyar dam dispute, a contentious issue between Kerala and Tamil Nadu that has persisted for decades.
The review centered on structural safety assessments, the dam's aging infrastructure, and the legal and administrative frameworks governing water allocation between the two states.
Committee members heard expert testimony and submitted recommendations to the Ministry of Water Resources, urging prompt remedial actions and possible renegotiation of the 1886 lease agreement.
The findings come amid heightened public anxiety in Kerala's Idukki district, where the dam is located, and could influence upcoming inter‑state negotiations.
The review centered on structural safety assessments, the dam's aging infrastructure, and the legal and administrative frameworks governing water allocation between the two states.
Committee members heard expert testimony and submitted recommendations to the Ministry of Water Resources, urging prompt remedial actions and possible renegotiation of the 1886 lease agreement.
The findings come amid heightened public anxiety in Kerala's Idukki district, where the dam is located, and could influence upcoming inter‑state negotiations.