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Parliamentary Standing Committee Examines Mullaperiyar Dam Issue in Kerala
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🗓 31 Aug 2026, 11:03 PM
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A Parliamentary Standing Committee convened to review the long‑standing concerns surrounding the Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala, focusing on safety and inter‑state implications.
New Delhi – A Parliamentary Standing Committee met this week to scrutinise the Mullaperiyar dam dispute, a contentious issue between Kerala and Tamil Nadu over the ageing structure's safety and water sharing arrangements. The committee, comprising members from both houses, heard expert testimonies on the dam's structural integrity and the potential risks to downstream communities.
Committee members emphasized the need for a scientific assessment and urged the central government to facilitate a timely resolution. They also called for the implementation of recommended safety measures, including regular monitoring and possible reinforcement of the dam.
The review comes amid heightened public anxiety in Kerala, where residents near the dam have repeatedly demanded decisive action to prevent a possible disaster. The committee is expected to submit its findings and recommendations to the Ministry of Water Resources within the next month.
Stakeholders from Tamil Nadu were also invited to present their perspectives, underscoring the inter‑state dimension of the dispute. The outcome of the committee's review could shape future policy on dam safety and water allocation in the region.
Committee members emphasized the need for a scientific assessment and urged the central government to facilitate a timely resolution. They also called for the implementation of recommended safety measures, including regular monitoring and possible reinforcement of the dam.
The review comes amid heightened public anxiety in Kerala, where residents near the dam have repeatedly demanded decisive action to prevent a possible disaster. The committee is expected to submit its findings and recommendations to the Ministry of Water Resources within the next month.
Stakeholders from Tamil Nadu were also invited to present their perspectives, underscoring the inter‑state dimension of the dispute. The outcome of the committee's review could shape future policy on dam safety and water allocation in the region.