New Mullaperiyar Dam : Kerala Govt approaches Central Govt
The Kerala government has approached the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to initiate the process for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study, setting the stage for the construction of a new Mullaperiyar dam. The state plans to dismantle the existing 128-year-old structure, citing safety concerns for downstream populations and ecosystems. The ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee for… Continue reading "New Mullaperiyar Dam : Kerala Govt approaches Central Govt"